Spanish Shrimp with Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Grits for #letslunch
Shrimp ‘n’ grits is a classic Southern dish, especially around the Low Country of South Carolina. I like the way grits make a blank starchy canvas that can be easily paired with so many other flavors. A pot of grits is the easiest thing in the world to stir up; make it interesting by adding some butter, a little white cheddar, browned bacon and chives. The shrimp that go with grits are usually seasoned with garlic, Cajun style seasoning, cayenne and herbs, kind of like a kicked up shrimp scampi. But since Mark Bittman told me about this Spanish inspired recipe that stars Spanish paprika with ground cumin, I haven’t looked back. The Simplest and Best Shrimp Dish Makes: 4 servings Time: About 30 minutes Adapted from How to Cook Everything Excuse the superlatives; this spin on a Spanish tapa is my favorite, and everyone I serve it to loves…
May 4, 2012