Southern Style Blackened Shrimp & Grits
by Debbie Elliott Vair from Wake Forest, NC
The flavors in this blackened shrimp and grits are so perfect, each bite is a party in your mouth. This is a true Southern or Cajun dish. The blackened shrimp are seasoned just right. No seasoning overpowers another. You taste the blackened seasoning, pepper, red pepper, and cayenne. Served over creamy grits with a gently poached egg, you could have this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s an impressive meal that’s very easy to make. This recipe takes shrimp and grits to the next level.
Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
- 3 Tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
- 1 Tbsp cracked peppercorn
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 sprig(s) fresh oregano
- 1/8 tsp paprika, hot
- 2 c quick cooking grits (plus ingredients per package)
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 c water
- 8 large eggs
See directions for southern style blackened shrimp & grits
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