Beach Food Recipe - Shrimp & Grits

To all our foodie followers, 

Once a week, check out our Blog and Pinterest account, for the latest "Beach Food Recipe of the Week."

To start off this weekly recipe blog, check out this Southern staple from a local restaurant in Nags Head, many thanks to Outer Banks Catch for the recipe.

Sugar Creek Restaurant's Shrimp & Grits

Photo Credit: Sugar Creek Restaurant

2 tablespoons each of red & white onions – diced; green & red peppers – diced

1 cup andouille sausage sliced

3 tablespoons white wine1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sriracha (oriental hot garlic sauce)1 tablespoon cold butter

4 cups chicken stock 

1 cup heavy cream 

1 cup stone ground white grits 

3 tablespoon cream cheese 

2 tablespoon shredded pepper jack cheese 

2 tablespoons butter 

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Salt & pepper to taste

Bring chicken stock & cream to boil. Add grits. Cook until creamy and done (30 – 40 minutes). Remove from burner. Add cream cheese, pepper jack cheese and butter. Stir until smooth. Add green onion, salt & pepper. Keep warm while preparing shrimp.

Let us know what you think of this recipe by commenting on this post.

Vacation 101 - Outer Banks Style

       Vacation, we all need to take one at some point. But you have to admit it that the thought of planning a vacation is a little bit scary. You just want everything to be perfect when planning your vacation; and I don’t blame you because I am as guilty as you are. I know it gets overwhelming, but going on vacation doesn’t have to be as tedious as they seem to look like.  Spontaneity is good but sometimes knowing what’s the main purpose of your trip gives you a head start in planning.

According to Dana Breashears, one of our Marketing Coordinator here at Beach Realty, licensed broker and a resident of the Outer Banks for 15 years, “families that have been visiting the OBX usually celebrate a momentous occasion with their love ones; from birthdays, weddings or anniversaries and more.” For some, it’s been a family tradition to visit the Outer Banks every year and make lasting memories with friends or families.

I have to agree that one of the key factors in any vacation planning is budget. How much is it going to cost a family of four to go on a vacation and how much are they willing to spend?  If budget is indeed an issue, nowadays, Vacation Home Rental companies offer various solutions for prospective guests to make your dream vacation happen. (e.g. Partial Week Rentals)  At the end of the day,  “It is not how much money you’ve spend on your vacation that makes things all worth it, it’s how you make the most out of your stay together with your love ones.”

After nailing your purpose and budget, make sure you determine the location you want to be in, the Rental Company you want to book your vacation with, the amenities included in your vacation home and activities that you can do with your friends or family while on vacation. Booking your vacation in the Outer Banks requires certain knowledge of the area, such as key locations and activities. Prices vary from an Oceanside, Sound side, Oceanfront, Semi-Oceanfront or walking distance from the beach.  There are also plenty of Outer Banks Attractions to see and Activities for the whole family to choose from, you just have to know what activities fit your family’s interests and needs.

So if ever you are planning to take a trip here in the Outer Banks, remember these five things: 1. Purpose, 2. Budget, 3. Location, 4. Amenities, and 5. Activities, for an awesome and memorable vacation.  Still need some help?  Beach Realty will make it easy for you. We make sure that we got it all covered for you by providing excellent customer service to all your needs. We have a website that allows you to see various vacation homes to choose from. We have great vacation specialists who can help you book your dream vacation homes; we also provide our guests a checklist of “things to bring” and when you come in to pick up your keys, you might get lucky to get some “free” cupcakes for a sweet start to your vacation.  What are you waiting for, your next vacation starts here.

Beach Realty NC Team

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