Chef John's Shrimp and Grits

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': '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.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Ladle grits into a bowl; top with shrimp and sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)