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10 bacon slices, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Low Country Seasoning (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1¼ cups (10 ounces) beef broth Hot cooked grits Garnish: fresh thyme Low Country Seasoning 2 tablespoons celery salt 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoon plus ¾ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2¼ teaspoons ground bay leaf 1 tablespoon black pepper |
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Seasoning: Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl until blended. Store in an airtight container. Shrimp: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and bacon is crisp. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in Low Country Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth and 2 teaspoons thyme. Stir in shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Stir in beef broth and cook, stirring often, just until shrimp turn pink and sauce is thickened. Serve over grits, garnished with fresh thyme if desired. |
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