Fir eFly Firefly is also a hot spot for casual fine dining in Panama City Beach. This restaurant has the finest selections of both food and wine; they even fed President Obama and his family on August 14, 2010. For a meal fit for a president, visit Firefly! The Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp is a staff favorite at Firefly. It’s a no-frills dish with explosive flavor. Whip up this dish after a long day at the beach and enjoy!
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp 1 cup grits 1 quart cream
6–7 large shrimp per person
6 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Bacon slices (cut in half) to wrap around each shrimp
Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 cup pepper jelly 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup chicken stock
Wrap shrimp with bacon, but DO NOT OVERLAP. Place on skewer. (If using bamboo skewers, soak beforehand.) Shrimp may be broiled in the oven or cooked on the grill until the bacon is crisp. Cook grits according to package directions, substituting cream for the water. Stir in cheese. For the sauce, heat chicken stock. Whisk in brown sugar and vinegar; reduce by half. Add pepper jelly and stir. Place sauce in a bowl. Next, add grits and top with cooked shrimp. Garnish with chives. Dig in!
Liz a’s Kitc h e n ca f e a n d cat e r i n g A favorite among locals, Liza’s Kitchen also offers cooking classes for you to try your hand at some of their best dishes. Chef Mike Meek prepares four courses of gourmet goodness, and each dish is served with a perfectly paired wine. Recipe cards are also provided! Make sure to sign up for a cooking class at Liza’s Kitchen to get even more of Panama City Beach’s favorite recipes!
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