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Salmon, Shrimp, and Bacon Honey Butter Grits

A delicious combination of tender salmon, succulent shrimp, and crispy bacon all atop creamy, buttery grits with a hint of sweetness from honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grits
  • 1 cup grits Use regular or instant grits based on preference.
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth Chicken broth adds more flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For mixing into the grits.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust sweetness according to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season according to preference.
For the Protein
  • 1/2 lb salmon fillet Cook until flaked.
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Cook until pink and opaque.
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped Cook until crispy.
For Garnish
  • Chives or parsley For garnishing the dish.

Method
 

Cooking the Grits
  1. In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low.
  3. Cook according to package instructions, stirring often.
Cooking the Bacon
  1. In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some grease in the pan.
Cooking the Salmon and Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, cook the salmon fillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  2. Remove from the skillet and flake into pieces.
  3. Add the shrimp to the remaining bacon grease and cook until pink and opaque, around 3-5 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Stir in honey and butter into the cooked grits until well combined.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. To serve, place the grits on a plate and top with shrimp, flaked salmon, and crispy bacon.
  2. Garnish with chives or parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth.