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Salmon, Shrimp & Bacon Grits

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1 cup stone-ground grits (or quick-cooking if short on time)

4 cups chicken broth (or water)

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)

4 strips of bacon, chopped (render fat for cooking shrimp and salmon)

8–10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or blackened seasoning)

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil (or bacon fat)

½ teaspoon minced garlic

A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

1 fillet salmon (6–8 oz)

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional glaze)

Chopped parsley

Crumbled cooked bacon

Drizzle of melted butter or pan sauce

Cook the Bacon: Crisp chopped bacon in a skillet; reserve 1 tablespoon of rendered fat for cooking.
Make the Grits: Whisk grits into simmering chicken broth; cook low and slow for 10–15 minutes. Stir in butter, cream, and cheese.
Cook the Salmon: Season, sear 3–4 minutes per side, glaze lightly with honey or maple syrup.
Cook the Shrimp: Sauté garlic in bacon fat, then add shrimp with Cajun seasoning and paprika. Cook 1–2 minutes per side.
Assemble: Spoon creamy grits into bowls, top with salmon and shrimp, sprinkle bacon and parsley, and drizzle melted butter or pan juices.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free...

Category🌽Grits

CuisineSouthern

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 30m

Created 33 weeks ago

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