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Shrimp and grits in a white bowl
Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
In this recipe we made a copycat of shrimp and grits from the Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, which is a chain restaurant. This is a great recipe that is rich, savory, and very filling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, dinner
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 people
Calories 591 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ bell pepper minced
  • ½ white onion minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • green onion chopped
  • parsley chopped
Grits
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
Recipe Instructions
 
For grits
  • In a medium pot, bring milk and water to a gentle simmer. Add in butter and grits. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add cheese. If the grits are too thick, add a little more milk.
Shrimp
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Leave about a tbsp of bacon grease in skillet, and add shrimp. Add 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, mix, and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  • Add your onion and bell pepper and let cook until softened. Add your minced garlic and cook for another two minutes. Season with remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt to taste.
  • Pour in chicken broth and let simmer for a couple of minutes. Add shrimp back in.
  • Place grits in the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with the shrimp and veggies. Spoon broth over. Top with green onion, parsley, and bacon bits.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 43gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 693mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2976IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 486mgIron: 3mg
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