Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowAmerican · dinnerChef John's Shrimp and GritsA Southern shrimp and grits dish with bacon, jalapeño, and Cajun seasoning.total55 minprep25 mincook30 minservings4Original recipe on allrecipes.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Chef John's Shrimp and Grits to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servings4 slice bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces0.25 cup water2 tbsp heavy whipping cream2 tsp lemon juice1 dash Worcestershire sauce4 cup water2 tbsp butter1 tsp salt1 cup white grits0.5 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined0.5 tsp Cajun seasoning0.5 tsp salt, or to taste0.25 tsp ground black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1 tbsp minced jalapeno pepper2 tbsp minced green onion3 clove garlic, minced1 tbsp chopped fresh parsleyStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Gather the ingredients.2Step 2: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a dish; reserve drippings in the skillet.3Step 3: Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.4Step 4: Combine 4 cups water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot; bring to a boil. Whisk in grits; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese.5Step 5: Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl.6Step 6: Heat bacon drippings in the skillet over high heat. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute. Flip shrimp; add jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.7Step 7: Stir cream mixture, bacon, green onion, and garlic into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until shrimp cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes, adding water as necessary to thin sauce. Off heat, stir in parsley.8Step 8: Ladle grits into a bowl; top with shrimp and sauce.getsaucepan.com/r/e965100f-15d0-4847-9d2d-7f247c4ac60f · Original: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236806/chef-johns-shrimp-and-grits/
