MILK AND HONEY SHRIMP AND GRITS 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 12-14 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:

• Bring 4½ cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Carefully add water to pressure cooker set to “Sauté” and slowly sprinkle in grits and 1 tsp. salt, whisking constantly. Bring grits mixture to a simmer, whisk again, then seal pressure cooker according to manufacturer's directions. Cook at high pressure for 9 minutes. When timer goes off, manually release pressure. Carefully open lid and whisk vigorously a few times until grits are smooth and creamy. Whisk in butter then gradually add cheese, whisking until melted. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Keep warm while you prepare the shrimp. Whisk garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, hot sauce, and oil in a medium bowl until combined. Add shrimp, lightly season with salt, and toss until coated. Let sit 15 minutes. Preheat air fryer to 450°. Cook shrimp, tossing once, until bright pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Whisk grits once more to smooth out. Divide into shallow bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Serve with more hot sauce, cilantro, and lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.