Description
This classic Shrimp and Grits recipe brings the heart of Southern cuisine right to your table. Featuring creamy, stone-ground grits and succulent shrimp seasoned with a hint of Cajun spice, this dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Discover why this beloved recipe has been a favorite for generations and how it continues to charm food lovers with its simplicity and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of Cajun seasoning or to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Grits:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and milk to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and the grated cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Spoon grits onto plates, top with cooked shrimp, garnish with crumbled bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add more cheese or butter to the grits.
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- If stone-ground grits are unavailable, substitute with another type of coarse-ground grits but avoid instant grits for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of total)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: shrimp and grits, Southern comfort food, Cajun shrimp recipe, creamy grits recipe