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Shrimp & Grit Balls

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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients
  

Grits

  • 2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 6 tbsp Grits
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Bacon Strips ripped into bits

Breading

  • 1 Egg in separate bowl
  • 7 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan grated
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Shrimp

  • 6 Shrimp
  • 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic

Sauce

  • 1/4 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1/8 White Onion
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tbsp Old Bay

Instructions
 

Grits & Bacon

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in medium sauce pot.
  • In separate sauce pan, cook bacon to desire.
  • Pour in grits into boiling pot and continuously stir until thick.
  • Cut bacon into bits and strips.
  • Add butter and bacon strips into grits and mix.
  • Place grits into 8x8 dish, cover, and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Shrimp & Sauce

  • While grits refrigerate, dice red and green bell peppers and onions.
  • Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add in onions and bell peppers to soften.
  • Add in minced garlic and creole seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add in shrimp and cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes, then remove. Cut shrimp into small pieces.
  • Stir in flour to make roux.
  • Stir in heavy cream and Old Bay.
  • Bring heat down to low and continue to occasionally stir.

Grit Balls

  • Preheat oil to 375℉.
  • Remove grits from refrigerator.
  • Using ice cream scooper, scoop grits size of golf ball into hand. Use thumb to press indent/pocket to place 2 pieces of shrimp into pocket. Scoop another golf size scoop of grits to cover and form the shape of ball.
  • In small bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, parmesan, black pepper, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In separate bowl, crack and beat egg.
  • Dip grit ball into egg wash then transfer into panko mix. Completely cover ball in mix.
  • Place grit ball into oil to fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain.
  • Drizzle sauce over grit balls and enjoy!
Keyword Bacon, Grits, Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits