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Shrimp and grits

CTL-W-0739 · Work

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Shrimp and grits is shrimp served over grits (originally 'hominy'); Charleston Magazine documents it as a familiar sight on Charleston breakfast tables, supporting the stored breakfast category and 'Lowcountry' origin_note. Stored key ingredients (shrimp, grits) established.

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Shrimp and grits is shrimp served over grits (originally 'hominy'); Charleston Magazine documents it as a familiar sight on Charleston breakfast tables, supporting the stored breakfast category and 'Lowcountry' origin_note. Stored key ingredients (shrimp, grits) established.

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Shrimp and grits is shrimp served over grits (originally 'hominy'); Charleston Magazine documents it as a familiar sight on Charleston breakfast tables, supporting the stored breakfast category and 'Lowcountry' origin_note. Stored key ingredients (shrimp, grits) established.

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