New Orleans Shrimp & Grits

What is better than grits?  

Shrimp & Grits of course!  

This recipe made a wonderful hearty meal...

I hope you enjoy!

 

 New Orleans Shrimp & Grits

3 cups water

3 1/2 cups half and half

5 oz shredded Parmesan Cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne

12 oz pkg bacon, cooked and broken into small pieces

2 TBSP of the bacon grease

1 cup sliced green onion

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2 LBS shrimp, peeled and deveined--or, 

if you grocery store has a seafood market,

 have them steam 2 lbs for you with Creole Seasoning

3/4 tsp Creole Seasoning

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Lightly grease 13 x 9 pan.  

In large saucepan, bring water and half an half to a boil.  

Add the grits, reduce the heat and simmer 

5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.  

Stir in cheese, beaten egg, salt and pepper.  

Pour the grits into the baking dish and bake 30 minutes.  

In a large skillet, add the bacon grease and flour 

and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  

Add the broth and cream, stirring until combined.  

Cook for 5 minutes on low until thickened.  

Add the bacon and the green onion. 

Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until 

the shrimp are pink and firm; 

if you're using precooked shrimp, add and simmer 

until they are warm through.  

Add the Creole Seasoning and stir.  

Spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits in the baking dish.  

Serve immediately.  

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 The yummy ingredients...

Make those amazing grits...

Remember to stir, stir, stir...

Stir in the cheese...

The beaten egg and spices...

Pour them in the 9 x 13 pan and bake 

on 350 degrees for 30 minutes...

Add the bacon and green onion...

Add the shrimp...yum!  

Spoon it over the baked grits...

add a little more green onion garnish and serve immediately...

Wonderful!