This North Carolina BBQ Shrimp and Grits recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a tangy barbecue sauce, served over creamy stone-ground grits for a delightful Southern-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Smoky Cheese Grits
BBQ Shrimp
How to make it
For the Smoky Cheese Grits:
1
In a heavy bottomed pot heat milk and stock over medium high heat, bring to a boil. When mixture comes to a boil, gradually add grits while whisking. Decrease heat to low and cover. Whisk every few minutes to prevent grits from sticking. Cook for 2 min or until grits are smooth and creamy.
2
Remove from heat and slowly add in cheese while stirring. Set aside.
For the BBQ Shrimp:
1
Combine Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce and black pepper in a bowl or ziplock bag. Add shrimp to sauce and refrigerate for 30 to 60 min.
2
Cook bacon until crispy, drain, pat dry, reserve.
3
Remove shrimp from marinade and set aside.
4
In a medium sauce pot over medium heat melt butter, sauté onions until translucent (3-4 min), add garlic and sauté 1-2 min until fragrant. Add shrimp marinade, bring to simmer, add shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes. When shrimp are fully cooked, remove from sauce and set aside.
5
Add a large serving spoon scoop of cheesy grits to a shallow bowl, top with several BBQ shrimp, bacon pieces and scallions for garnish. ENJOY!