Savory Shrimp and Grits

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and toss with the paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and the allocated salt.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 0.5 gr Ground Cayenne Pepper, 2.0 gr Paprika, 3.0 gr Salt, 680.0 gr Shrimp

   Cookware: mixing bowl

2. Step 2

   Combine the water, whole milk, and allocated salt in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Salt, 720.0 ml Water, 360.0 ml Whole Milk

   Cookware: medium saucepan

3. Step 3

   Whisk in the grits gradually. Reduce to low heat and cook, stirring often, until tender and creamy.

   Timer: 30 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 160.0 gr Stone-Ground Grits

   Cookware: medium saucepan, whisk, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Remove the grits from the heat. Stir in the allocated butter and cheddar until smooth, then cover to keep warm.

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Butter, 115.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

   Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer it to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving a thin coating of rendered fat in the skillet.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 115.0 gr Bacon

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, slotted spoon

6. Step 6

   Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in one layer. Cook over medium heat, turning once, until opaque and the centers reach 63°C, then transfer to the plate.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

7. Step 7

   Add the garlic to the skillet and stir over medium heat until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer until slightly reduced.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 180.0 ml Chicken Stock, 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 ml Worcestershire Sauce

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice. Fold in the cooked shrimp and bacon until coated and warmed through.

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Butter, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Divide the warm grits among bowls, spoon the shrimp mixture and pan sauce over them, and finish with the scallions.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Scallion