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Charleston Shrimp and Grits

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup peeled shrimp
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp bacon grease
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot chicken or shrimp stock
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook grits in salted water according to package directions; stir in butter when done.

  2. 2

    Heat bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until soft.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook 5 minutes, stirring, until golden.

  4. 4

    Gradually add hot stock, stirring constantly until thickened. Season shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp to sauce and cook 3 minutes until just pink. Serve over hot grits.