Biloxi Shrimp Co. Thanks You This Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Biloxi Shrimp Co.! This year and every year, we’re thankful for you – our loyal customers – who have kept our business strong with your support.

Delicious Gulf shrimp are a regular fixture for our meals, and that includes Thanksgiving, where we’re always trying to come up with ways to incorporate their sweet and savory flavor with our tried-and-true holiday classics. Check out our recipe below for Cajun Style Shrimp & Grits Dressing, it’ll be a perfect addition to your dinner table!

Speaking of shrimp, it’s not too late to get yours in time for Thanksgiving! Orders placed by noon CST on Tuesday, November 26^th will ship out the next day, Wednesday, November 27^th! Stock up now to have shrimp on the menu this Thanksgiving or freeze and thaw them out later for the perfect addition to your leftovers! From soup to appetizers to shrimp stuffing (a Southern favorite) to a plate of freshly boiled shrimp, there are so many ways to include shrimp this Thanksgiving!

Cajun Style Shrimp & Grits Dressing

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs Biloxi Shrimp Co. Medium 41/60 Count Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp
• Old Bay Seasoning to taste
• Old Bay Liquid (1 tsp, optional)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked regular grits (not instant)
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, room temp)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's (or preferred Cajun seasoning/season to taste preference)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs (regular)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ cups Pepper Jack Cheese
• 1 (16 oz.) container of Guidry's pre-cut seasoning vegetables (or in lieu of pre-cut, you can chop your own combination of the vegetables below)
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • ½ tsp Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Thaw shrimp out if needed in a colander set in a larger bowl. Cover raw shrimp with Old Bay Dry Seasoning. Set aside.
3. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits and cook per package instructions. Stir in butter once liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir together eggs, salt, red pepper, Tony Chachere’s, black pepper, red pepper, Creole Seasoning mix (or ingredients of the mix), breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and ¾ cup of the pepper jack cheese in a large bowl
5. Begin stirring in the hot grit mixture into the mix slowly. Stir constantly until all incorporated.
6. Take the thawed shrimp from the colander and incorporate the seasoned shrimp into the grits mixture. You may add the liquid Old Bay at this point for more seasoning.
7. Pour entire mixture into a lightly greased pan.11x7 baking dish or larger.
8. Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes. Halfway through baking top with remaining Pepper Jack cheese.

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Hungry for shrimp? Visit our Shop page to order wild-caught Gulf shrimp to be shipped to anywhere in the country today! Order by noon CST on Tuesday, November 26^th to get shrimp by Wednesday, November 27^th, just in time for Thanksgiving!