Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits is a delicious Southern-style dish that has become popular throughout the United States. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish both flavorful and comforting at the same time. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or just want a delicious meal, Pappadeaux Shrimp and Grits is sure to be a hit!
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 720kcal
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Cups
- Medium-sized saucepan
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 2 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 slices bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup powdered chicken stock
- 5 pcs white onion sliced
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
The grit
- 2 pc bay leaf
- 2 cups Jim dandy quick grits
- 4 cups cold water
- 7 tbsp of butter
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 5 cups buttermilk or whole milk
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized saucepan to medium-high heat and add bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, onion, bell pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes or until they turn pink.
- In a saucepan, pour the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in water, milk, quick grits, butter, cheddar, and bay leaf.
- Stir the ingredients together until fully combined. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken up and the grits are cooked through.
- Add in the cooked bacon slices and the shrimpson the top of the broth mixture.
Notes
- To save time, you can buy pre-cooked shrimp from the grocery store and just add it to the recipe at the end.
- If you want to add some heat, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- You can also substitute the bacon for cooked and crumbled chorizo if you want to give it an even smokier flavor.
- For a vegan version of this recipe, you can substitute the bacon with cubed Tempeh or eggplant.
- You can also add other vegetables such as mushrooms, squash, or zucchini to make the dish even more flavorful.