Shrimp & Grits With A Fried Egg

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
November 21, 2022 3:09pm CST
Woke up to a frigid 18 degrees F this morning. Our coldest day yet. Sunshine now and at 50 degrees for now, until the sun sets soon. Had an appointment and errands to do earlier today. That all went well. Decided to try out a new restaurant I have heard rave reviews about. A neighbor's son owns it and it is doing well. Found it and so glad I did. Of course I had the breakfast. Shrimp and grits with a fried egg. Oh my goodness was this ever good. When I lived in New Orleans, I could not get enough of this combination. So much good food I had there is missed. I have made this meal at home a few times. I will be returning to this place to try out other items on the menu. Have not been out to eat in awhile. But when I am out running errands like today, this was a great place to stop. Very much enjoyed. Glad to be back home. The cats are always glad as well. For those not familiar with grits, here is a post I wrote back in 2019 telling you what they are. I see a few myLotters on this 2019 post that are no longer with us. Very sad.
I have talked a few times about having breakfast for dinner. Tonight is one of those nights. It has been overcast all afternoon. Not too hot finally. Did not...
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32 responses
@Juliaacv (51488)
• Canada
21 Nov 22
It sounds like a really nice meal, especially that it had food from an area that you lived previously. I hope that all went well with your appointments.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
It was perfect. One of my favorites. Hard to find it cooked this well. Thank you.
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@Juliaacv (51488)
• Canada
21 Nov 22
@CarolDM That is wonderful, you will have to get better acquainted and find some other favorites for different meals at this place.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
@Juliaacv I will do that. I just found out about it a few days ago. And it is nice to help the locals.
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@popciclecold (39543)
• United States
21 Nov 22
Oh. Lord that looks good.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
You have no idea. It was incredible. I will go back.
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• United States
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM I do not blame you.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Me too here though never ate that before
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@FourWalls (69101)
• United States
22 Nov 22
I don’t like grits. I ain’t that southern.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
You don't have to be southern to like grits.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
@FourWalls Each to their own. We are all different.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
@FourWalls Your friends seem to enjoy grits more than you
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@Tampa_girl7 (50545)
• United States
22 Nov 22
It looks delicious. I’ve never had a fried egg on mine.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50545)
• United States
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM l love fried eggs. I’ve just never put one on my shrimp and grits. I’ll give it a try.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
@Tampa_girl7 I like it but we all have different tastes.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
Fried eggs go so well with grits. This was such an enjoyable meal. When I make it at home, sometimes I add an egg, sometimes not. It is good both ways.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
21 Nov 22
Glad you had a good meal. I've never eaten grits, I'm not even completely sure what they are!
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM Thanks, I must try it sometime!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
Thank you, it was very much enjoyed. I have eaten grits my entire life. I have written about them many times. Here is a link from 2019 that might help explain about grits.
I have talked a few times about having breakfast for dinner. Tonight is one of those nights. It has been overcast all afternoon. Not too hot finally. Did not...
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Me too here
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@NJChicaa (120179)
• United States
21 Nov 22
I **love** shrimp and grits. The best I've ever had were actually in Las Vegas at the Border Grill brunch at Mandalay Bay. Sooooooo good!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
It is challenging to find it cooked well.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Very glad to know. I hope its a very enjoyable food
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@allknowing (137914)
• India
22 Nov 22
Not eaten at a restaurant for a while and nor have I ordered for food. Now that the pandemic is behind us may be a hotel outing seems possible.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
This was mainly for convenience since I was out, and then I remembered about my neighbor. Glad I found this place.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
@Treborika Are you asking me? No lockdowns here.
@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Are you still in lock down and unable to move freely.?
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@RebeccasFarm (90486)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Nov 22
Sounds like you enjoyed that Carol.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
I did very much for many reasons. My neighbor's son has just opened this restaurant and I like helping the locals. I had been to an appointment, fasting, so it was so nice to sit down to a favorite meal cooked perfect. It is hard to find grits cooked to my liking outside my kitchen. Hope you are doing well these days. Thoughts are with you.
@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Nov 22
Always nice to find a good place to eat.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
I like helping locals too. This was really good. Coked perfect.
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 22
When I find a good restaurant, I always want to try out their other dishes. If one dish is excellent, it's odds on that others will be good too.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
You are right about that. If they know how to cook grits, they are good. There is an art to this food.
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@Deepizzaguy (104278)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Nov 22
Thank you for sharing the good news of events that you experienced today.
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@Deepizzaguy (104278)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM I will do my best to enjoy the rest of my evening.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
And thank you for reading and commenting. Have a great evening.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Thanks for such nice insights
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@Dena91 (16686)
• United States
22 Nov 22
Great minds think alike. We had shrimp and grits today, minus the eggs though. Glad you enjoyed the new place. I had errands to take care of this morning as well. Hope you have a blessed evening.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
No way! That is so cool . I will return to this restaurant for sure. What a coincidence. We really had similar days.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
22 Nov 22
Yes, as pandemic started, I noticed, some not participating any longer...I fear the worst. Haven't seen Anna, lately! Hope she's ok. Food sounds good. I got a curry stew with rice, from Marukai Wholesale Mart nearby, today. Made my own macaroni salad and cooked bitter melon and fresh beets for sides. Glad good news from appointments!
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
23 Nov 22
@CarolDM That's life! Luckily, social security next year, going up a lot!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 22
@oahuwriter Going up and that is great but the prices are going up on everything too.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
The worst about prices? Indeed. Here too. Thanks so much.
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@Beestring (14699)
• Hong Kong
22 Nov 22
That looks really delicious. Always have eggs with shrimps but I've never tasted grits.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
If they are cooked properly grits are good. At least they are for me.
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@jstory07 (140043)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Nov 22
That looks really good. I have never had grits and shrimp with a fried egg before.
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@jstory07 (140043)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM I have never eaten them before.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
It is a favorite meal and this was cooked just perfect. I have eaten grits my entire life.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
Me too here my buddy
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@LadyDuck (472109)
• Switzerland
22 Nov 22
I like grits and I always had them when I visited the south. I never tried shrimps & grits, but shrimps & fried eggs was delicious.
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@LadyDuck (472109)
• Switzerland
22 Nov 22
@CarolDM I also like them on the thick side. I make them for breakfast at home sometimes.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
Many enjoy them anll over the US. There is a certain way to cook them for sure. I like mine on the thick side and make them at home often. Glad you enjoy this dish as well. Grits and eggs just go together so well. Shrimp is a bonus.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
@LadyDuck I have made them many times. A favorite food and adding a fried egg is good. Bacon bits too.
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@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Nov 22
That looks delicious, I will have to try grits one of these days. I hope you have a good evening,
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
Oh it was absolutely delicious. A favorite and it can be hard finding it cooked just right. Thank you. You do the same.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
21 Nov 22
That looks really good although I don’t know what grits is
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Nov 22
I have written about grits several time on here, once in 2019, explaining about grits. They are a favorite.
I have talked a few times about having breakfast for dinner. Tonight is one of those nights. It has been overcast all afternoon. Not too hot finally. Did not...
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• Indonesia
22 Nov 22
The food looks so delicious. Makes me hungry..
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
Thanks it was good.
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• Indonesia
23 Nov 22
@CarolDM Absolutely true
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
22 Nov 22
I looks really good and delicious by looking at it. However I do salivating with this. I hope it's a good food that you can even cook for yourself
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 22
I have cooked grits at home my entire life.