Description
Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish that combines creamy grits with succulent shrimp, creating a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the grits. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- While the grits are cooking, in a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the butter and cooked bacon into the shrimp mixture.
- Once the grits are done, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over the cheesy grits and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the shrimp mixture.
- Use low-sodium broth instead of water for more flavor in the grits.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Grits, Southern Comfort Food, Seafood Recipe