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Shrimp and Grits Waffles

Enjoy this new twist on a Southern classic.  A cheesy cornbread waffle topped with a flavorful shrimp and bell pepper mixture.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, Dinner, Shrimp, Southern
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 436kcal
Author Colleen

Ingredients

Waffles

  • 1/2 cup all- purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (allow to cool slightly)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • olive oil for brushing waffle maker

Shrimp and Veggies

  • 3 tsp bacon grease or fat of your choice
  • 1 ½ lb medium- large shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined, tails off)
  • 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • salt and pepper
  • Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, crumbled bacon

Instructions

Cheesy Cornbread Waffles

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flours, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Put yogurt, eggs, honey, and melted butter into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Stir the wet ingredients (from the blender) into the dry and mix until just combined. Add the ½ cup of shredded cheese and stir until just incorporated.
  • Brush the inside of your preheated waffle maker lightly with olive oil and pour ⅔ cup of the batter into the center. Cook until crispy and continue with remaining batter.
  • Place finished waffles on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven as you work. Set the oven to the lowest possible temperature.

Shrimp and Veggies

  • In a large bowl, toss shrimp with the lemon juice and cajun seasoning. Set aside.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon of the bacon grease in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Add half of the shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until pink and firm. 
  • Add another teaspoon of grease and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Once done cooking, place the shrimp in a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt remaining bacon grease in the pan and add bell peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. About 6- 9 minutes. Add shrimp back to the pan and stir until heated through, 1- 2 minutes.
  • To serve, top one waffle with a mound of shrimp and veggies, shredded cheese, and any additional toppings.

Notes

  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cooking the waffles.