Description
Indulge in a taste of the South with this classic Shrimp and Grits recipe. Creamy, cheesy grits serve as the perfect bed for perfectly cooked shrimp, flavored with bacon, garlic, and a hint of lemon. This dish is a comforting and flavorful meal that is sure to please any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Whisk in the grits and cook for 20-25 minutes until thick. Stir in butter, cream, cheddar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside, leaving drippings in the skillet.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sauté garlic in bacon drippings. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink. Stir in bacon, green onions, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Spoon shrimp over cheesy grits. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Enhance the shrimp with hot sauce or cayenne for extra kick.
- Quick grits can be substituted for stone-ground for a faster meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shrimp and grits
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
