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GRITS
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In a pan over medium heat add milk, water, and salt. Bring it to a boil. Whisk in grits, pepper, and garlic powder and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken. (There should not be any lumps)
2
Cover and cook the grits for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and cheese, cover, and set aside.
SHRIMP
1
In a pan melt butter and add garlic followed by shrimps in a single layer, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
2
Once the shrimps turn pink and curled slightly, add lime juice and Cajun seasoning, mix properly and take them out from the heat, do not overcook as that might dry out the shrimps and make them rubbery.
3
Spoon grits in a plate or bowl then top with shrimps and garnish with chopped parsley or chopped scallions or both.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Grits 🌾Lightly toast the dry grits in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to deepen their flavor and create a more complex, nutty taste that elevates the entire dish.
- Butter Emulsion Secret 🧈Whisk cold butter cubes into your finished grits off-heat in small batches to create a silky, luxurious emulsion that won't break, ensuring creamy perfection every time.
- Shrimp Seasoning Timing ⏱️Pat shrimp completely dry and season with Cajun spices just 5 minutes before cooking to allow flavors to adhere without drawing out moisture, resulting in a better sear and texture.
- Garlic Flavor Layering 🧄Use minced fresh garlic for the shrimp sauce and garlic powder in the grits separately—this creates depth of flavor with both raw and cooked garlic notes throughout the dish.
- Acid Balance for Brightness 🍋Add lime juice to your shrimp at the very end of cooking and finish with fresh parsley or scallions to cut through the richness and brighten the overall flavor profile.
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Low Carb
High Protein
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