HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP AND GRITS SOUTHERN STYLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Stir in reserved bacon; heat through. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Steps:

• Place the grits in a bowl and cover with water. Let sit for about 1 hour. Drain the grits and place them in a large pot. Add 8 cups water and set over medium heat. Stir as mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until the grits are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Add the cheese and cream and stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Keep warm, adding more water or cream to keep grits loose until ready to serve.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion and mushrooms to skillet with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they are just starting to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, butter, and thyme and simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• To serve, spoon the grits into a shallow serving bowl. Top with the shrimp mixture and sausage slices.