Breakfast for 6

Southern Shrimp and Grits

Name: Southern Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 5 strips bacon; 2 tbsp cajun seasoning; olive oil; salt and pepper (optional); 1 1/2 lb large shrimp; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic; 3 scallions; 1 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup quick grits; 3 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 oz cream cheese; 3/4 cup sharp cheddar; 3/4 cup pepper jack; salt and pepper (optional)

$15.37for 430 minServes 6

Creamy cheddar grits pair with bacon-seasoned shrimp cooked in garlic, scallions, stock, lemon, and a little chili paste.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bacon$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.90Typical price
	Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$11.98Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.51Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	28 oz	$1.94Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.14Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
	Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical	5 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.05

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Southern High-protein Breakfasts

Typical price

$3.84 per serving$15.37 for 4

City Store

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

5 strips bacon
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)
1 1/2 lb large shrimp
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic
3 scallions
1 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick grits
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup sharp cheddar
3/4 cup pepper jack
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then drain it and crumble it.
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Stir the butter, cream, cream cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, salt, and pepper into the grits until smooth and hot.
Heat the bacon skillet over medium-high heat, add oil if needed, and cook the seasoned shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
Add the garlic, scallions, chili paste, remaining stock, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cream, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp reach 145 F.
Stir the crumbled bacon and parsley into the shrimp mixture, then spoon it over the hot grits.

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