Shrimp and Grits Dressing

I do not eat traditional dressing because I have just never liked it. I came across this recipe online. I think this will be added to my dishes for Thanksgiving. I wanted to share with you all.

Shrimp and Grits Dressing

1 pound peeled, medium-size raw Shrimp

1 splash of Cooking Sherry

2 cloves of Garlic, minced

1 tsp of Old Bay Seafood Seasoning

1 tsp Sea Salt

4 cups Chicken broth

1 tsp of Sea Salt

1 tsp of ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp of crushed Red Pepper

1 1/2 cups uncooked regular Grits

1 cup of Butter

4 large Eggs, lightly beaten

1 Red Bell Pepper, diced

1 Green Bell Pepper, diced

1 1/2 cups of fine, dry Breadcrumbs

1 1/2 cups of chopped Green Onions

1 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Devein shrimp, if desired.

Mix Shrimp, Sherry, Garlic, Old Bay & Salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Add the Broth, Sea Salt, Black Pepper and crushed Red Pepper to a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Whisk in Grits and return to a boil; reduce heat to low.

Stir in Butter, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat.

Mix together Eggs and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot grits mixture into egg mixture;

Now, add egg mixture to remaining hot grits mixture, stirring constantly.

Spoon Shrimp into mixture and stir in Shrimp until well blended.

Pour grits mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes.

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