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Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe

This Pappadeaux shrimp and grits recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, authentic dish!
4.89 from 136 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 4 people
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Medium sized saucepan

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pcs. onion sliced
  • cup red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp. parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

The grit

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 3 ½ tbsp. butter
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar
  • 1 pc. bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon slices in a skillet on high heat.
  • Remove from the heat, chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
  • Remember to keep the bacon grease, for use later.
  • Heat some oil in a saucepan, and sauté the shrimp for a few minutes.
  • Add Cajun seasoning and mix well. Remove from the pan.
  • Add garlic, onion, red bell peppers, smoked paprika, and parsley to the empty pan.
  • Pour chicken broth on top. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the browned shrimp back, and cook for another few minutes.
  • Add milk, water, bay leaf, and salt to another pan, mixing well.
  • Whisk together cheese and butter. Stir well.
  • Combine the grit with the cheese mixture.
  • Place the grits in the bottom of a bowl or a serving plate. Follow by placing the Cajun shrimp on top.
  • Drizzle the bacon grease over your dish.

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Notes

  • Fresh or frozen? — This Pappadeaux shrimp and grits recipe could be made with either fresh or frozen shrimps, with some differences. Finding fresh shrimp might be hard, especially if you’re not located in a coastal area. It will also be expensive. Frozen shrimp will do the job, just make sure that it’s not precooked and that you unfreeze it completely before cooking.
 
  • Short on time? — If you’re short on time, you can always go with precooked shrimps. But keep in mind that it just won’t be the same with using raw shrimp, especially since the flavor and the texture will differ noticeably.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
720
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
265
mg
88
%
Sodium
 
843
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
1030
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
 
7171
IU
143
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
636
mg
64
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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