Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients:

• 5 slices of bacon or other meat of your choice
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Gullah seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons Wonder gravy flour or all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked grits, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Add the chopped onion, tomato, and bell pepper to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
3. Season the shrimp with garlic powder and Gullah seasoning. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet with the cooked vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the Wonder gravy flour (or all-purpose flour) with the broth or water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the shrimp and vegetables.
5. Cook the shrimp and vegetable mixture until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the shrimp and vegetable mixture over cooked grits, topped with crumbled bacon.
7. Enjoy your homemade Shrimp and Grits!

Quarantine Tip: If you don’t have fresh vegetables, you can use 1/2 cup salsa to add flavor to the dish instead. Adjust seasoning as needed.