Shrimp and Egg Breakfast Bowl

Shrimp and Egg Breakfast Bowl

A savory breakfast bowl of creamy cheddar grits topped with seasoned shrimp, wilted spinach, fried eggs, and scallions.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the water, milk, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Salt, 500.0 ml Water, 250.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Gradually whisk in the grits. Reduce to low heat and cook, whisking frequently, until thick and tender.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Grit

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Remove the grits from the heat. Stir in the cheddar, butter, and 1 gr black pepper until smooth, then cover to keep warm.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 20.0 gr Butter, 60.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Pat the shrimp dry in the mixing bowl. Toss with the garlic, paprika, salt, and 1 gr black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Paprika, 2.0 gr Salt, 300.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Heat 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, turning once, until opaque and the centers reach 63°C, then transfer them to a clean plate.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Add the spinach to the same skillet over medium heat and cook until just wilted.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Baby Spinach

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the spinach to the shrimp plate. Heat the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, crack in the eggs, and season with the remaining ¼ tsp (1 gr) salt. Cook until the whites and yolks are set, or until the centers reach 71°C.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 10.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  8. Step 8

    Divide the grits between two bowls. Top each with spinach, shrimp, an egg, and the sliced scallions, then serve immediately.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Prevent raw shrimp from contacting ready-to-eat ingredients. Cook shrimp to 63°C and eggs to 71°C for the safest result. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw shellfish
  • raw eggs
  • perishable cooked grains and dairy