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North Carolina BBQ Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time:

30 min

Cook Time:

15 min

Total Time:

45 min

Servings:

4

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!

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