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Pappadeaux Shrimp And Grits

Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Pappadeaux shrimp and grits is an iconic Southern-style dish that has become very famous over the years. The dish is appreciated by lots of people in the United States for its unique texture, taste, and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds medium shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 2 cups Quick Grits
  • 8 pieces bacon sliced into smaller pieces
  • 5 cups milk
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • ⅔ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup Powdered chicken stock
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pieces bay leaf
  • 5 white onions sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 4 cups water
  • Pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Get a saucepan, and put it on the stove with medium heat, add the bacon slices and cook them for about 10 minutes till they are crispy.
  • Add the sliced onion, sliced red bell pepper, minced garlic, smoked paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning into the saucepan. Allow the veggies to cook for about 5 minutes whilst stirring.
  • Add the shrimp to the veggie & bacon mix, and allow them to cook until they are no longer pink.
  • Get another saucepan over medium-high heat, pour in the chicken stock, and allow it to boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add water, milk, quick grits, butter, cheddar, and bay leaf to the boiling stock. Mix everything properly and allow it to cook till the mixture starts to thicken (make sure the grits are fully cooked).
  • Now, pour the crispy bacon, veggies, and shrimp mixture on top of the chicken stock mixture.
  • Viola! The Pappadeaux shrimp and grits recipe is done.

Notes

  • If you're a vegan,  you can substitute bacon with cubed Tempeh or eggplant, and add zucchini, mushrooms, or squash. 
  • You can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time, just add it at the end of the recipe.
  • If you want the dish to be hotter, you can add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • If you want the dish to be more smokier, use cooked and crumbled chorizo instead of bacon.
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