Are your taste buds tingling for some savory, juicy and creamy shrimp? Give them a rest with Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe, a comforting and delicious recipe crafted for seafood lovers!
Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits are one of my must recipes whenever I have someone special coming over for dinner. The reason is simple: they look great, taste great, and make you feel great.
With juicy shrimps and crispy bacon, this shrimp and grit is full of creamy and rich flavors. Whenever I make this recipe, everyone is left in wonder about how good it tastes.
They never forget to ask me about the recipe. So I thought I should public my recipe to boost your experience also.
What Will You Love About This Recipe
The Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits do not have only a single reason to love them. Rather there are so many that you will forget the counting. The rich and creamy grits that are filled with heavy cream and cheese just justify the base of this recipe.
Accompanied with this creamy and cheesy grit is the savor of shrimp. From the depths of the ocean, you can feel the goodness of seasoned shrimp perfectly paired with creamy grit.
Another lovely fact is that you can add the veggies of your choice to this recipe to make it more vibrant and flavorful. Veggies will not affect the taste, but add to the flavor and nutrition.
Last but not the least, it is a gourmet food. You get to enjoy restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your home. So how come you can’t love it!
Ingredients
To make Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits , you need the ingredients in the following quantities:
For Shrimp:
- Peeled and deveined shrimp = 1 lb
- Chicken broth = ½ cup
- Bacon = 6 slices
- Minced garlic = 3 cloves
- Minced bell pepper = ½
- Minced white onion = ½
- Cajun seasoning = 2 tbsp
- Smoked paprika = 1 tsp
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onion
- Chopped parsley
For Grit:
- Quick grits = 1 cup
- Milk = 3 cups
- Water = 2 cups
- Butter = 3 tbsp
- Shredded cheddar cheese = ¾ cup
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions for Making Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Following is a detailed description of the method on how to make Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits :
Step 1
First, prepare the grits. Take a medium sized pot and add water and milk in it. On medium flame, bring them to a simmer.
Step 2
Then add grits and butter and mix gently. Keep simmering for 5 minutes while stirring from time to time. Add salt and pepper and mix.
Step 3
Finally add cheese and check the consistency of grits. If you feel they are very thick, add some more milk to adjust the consistency.
Step 4
Now it’s the turn for shrimp. Take a skillet. Cook the bacon strips in it until they turn crispy. Then take them away from the heat and chop them. Place them on a side.
Step 5
You will have some bacon grease in the skillet. Leave 2 tbsp and take out the rest. Then add shrimp in this grease. Then add 1 tbsp cajun seasoning and mix them well. Cook for 2 minutes and then take away from the heat. Transfer the shrimp to a container.
Step 6
Now add chopped bell pepper and chopped onion in the same skillet and let them cook until they are softened. Then add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Finally add seasonings to this mixture: smoked paprika, salt, cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Mix them in the veggies.
Step 7
Now add chicken broth in this mixture and simmer it for 5-7 minutes. Then put the shrimp back in the skillet containing chicken broth and veggies mixture. Let it stay on the stove for 1 minute.
Step 8
It’s time to serve. Take out your serving bowls and layer their bottoms with grit. Then put shrimp and veggies on the top. Ladle over the yummy broth. Don’t forget to top this scrumptious bowl with green onion, parsley, and chopped bacon bits. Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits is ready. Bon Appetit!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits is very versatile. You can try these variations:
Cheesy Bacon Grits:
With all the super duper ingredients in the Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits, cheese will do the magic. In addition to grits, add some cheese to bacon also. It will further boost your experience with this scrumptious recipe.
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits:
Where there is a burst of savor with shrimp, bacon, and chicken broth, lemon does justice to the flavor. Add some fresh lemon juice or lemon zest to the seasoning mix and enjoy the zing with savor.
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Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Ingredients
For Shrimp:
- 1 lb Peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ cup Chicken broth
- 6 slices Bacon
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ Bell pepper (minced)
- ½ White onion (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Green onion (Chopped)
- Parsley (Chopped)
For Grit:
- 1 cup Quick grits
- 3 cups Milk
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tbsp Butter
- ¾ cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, prepare the grits. Take a medium sized pot and add water and milk in it. On medium flame, bring them to a simmer.
- Then add grits and butter and mix gently. Keep simmering for 5 minutes while stirring from time to time. Add salt and pepper and mix.
- Finally add cheese and check the consistency of grits. If you feel they are very thick, add some more milk to adjust the consistency.
- Now it's the turn for shrimp. Take a skillet. Cook the bacon strips in it until they turn crispy. Then take them away from the heat and chop them. Place them on a side.
- You will have some bacon grease in the skillet. Leave 2 tbsp and take out the rest. Then add shrimp in this grease. Then add 1 tbsp cajun seasoning and mix them well. Cook for 2 minutes and then take away from the heat. Transfer the shrimp to a container.
- Now add chopped bell pepper and chopped onion in the same skillet and let them cook until they are softened. Then add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Finally add seasonings to this mixture: smoked paprika, salt, cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Mix them in the veggies.
- Now add chicken broth in this mixture and simmer it for 5-7 minutes. Then put the shrimp back in the skillet containing chicken broth and veggies mixture. Let it stay on the stove for 1 minute.
- It’s time to serve. Take out your serving bowls and layer their bottoms with grit. Then put shrimp and veggies on the top. Ladle over the yummy broth. Don't forget to top this scrumptious bowl with green onion, parsley, and chopped bacon bits. Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits is ready. Bon Appetit!
