![]() To learn how to choose fresh shrimp and what's up with frozen shrimp, click here. I used wild-caught Red Royal shrimp since they're local and fresh here in Florida, but I do suggest you use frozen shrimp if you're not comfortable with fresh, since health and safety is incredibly important when dealing with seafood, especially shrimp since it goes bad quickly. ![]() These babies are the main star of our shrimp and grits so we want them to be a nice size. You want the nice, big, pretty shrimp: a 15-20 count like in my shrimp scampi recipe. How to make Southern Shrimp and Grits First, get some nice, plump shrimp *makes mental note to run up to the coast and meet people*) Maybe one day I'll be well-versed enough to bring you some Gullah-style shrimp and grits. If you want to learn more about the Gullah-Geechee and their culture, click here.įor now, I'm showing you the southern meal. They were able to keep closer to their African roots than enslaved Africans in the inland Southern states, they created their own Gullah language, and have a completely different culture than most other African Americans. The Gullah are Africans who were stolen and enslaved from different parts of Africa, mainly West and Central Africa, who lived (and still live) on the islands on the east coast from North Carolina all the way to St. They fished and cast nets for shrimp off the islands they lived on, eating them with a mainstay: grits. ![]() Shrimp and grits comes from this 'low country' area, the Carolinas and Georgia, but has been a staple for the Gullah-Geechee culture for hundreds of years before it ever became popular or trendy. Though I will say this is the authentic Southern shrimp and grits, shrimp and grits most definitely weren't created in the 'South' as its origin. There may be different twists to the low country dish, but this is how I was taught how to make it by my family in Georgia. ![]() Shrimp and grits are a true Southern classic! Learn how to make the most flavorful, creamy, southern grits and the best way to season plump, tender shrimp.Ĭraving brunch? Check out these Croque Madame Sandwiches, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, and the Best Belgian Waffles Recipe!ĭon't think this is just a breakfast item anymore, people are enjoying shrimp and grits at all times of the day and all types of ways.Īlright, y'all come and sit down and figure out how to make shrimp and grits. ![]()
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