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  • Making shrimp and grits
A wide bowl of creamy stone-ground grits with large pink sautéed shrimp on top, glistening pan sauce pooling below.

Making shrimp and grits

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The Strategy

The secret to a spectacular bowl of shrimp and grits lies in cooking the seafood in savory bacon drippings. Whisking stone-ground grits slowly in cream and stock yields a pillowy bed that is perfect for those quick-seared, spicy shrimp. It's a beloved Lowcountry comfort classic that warms you from the inside out.

Technique Summary

Savory shrimp and grits combine spicy, bacon-grease-seared seafood with slow-simmered, cheesy grits. The rich bacon fat flavors the shrimp while the grits cook to a smooth, velvety consistency.

Chef’s Checkpoints

  • The grits should feel smooth, creamy, and free of any gritty texture when tasted.
  • The shrimp should curl slightly and turn a bright opaque pink on the outside, remaining tender.
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