Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
African-American Fusion
Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits
Description
In this Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits recipe, stone-ground grits are cooked in a mixture of chicken stock and whole milk until tender, then combined with butter and sharp white cheddar cheese for richness and flavor. The shrimp are cooked in thick-cut bacon fat along with minced garlic and red pepper flakes, providing a spicy and smoky contrast.
The shrimp sautéing process softens the shrimp while maintaining their juiciness and infusing them with bacon flavor. Lemon juice and chopped parsley add brightness before serving. The grits have a smooth, creamy texture, while the shrimp bring a tender, flavorful bite with a hint of heat. This classic Southern dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors.
For cleanup ease, if any grits remain after serving, remove them and rinse the pot with water to prevent the grit residue from sticking and hardening.
Ingredients
Grits:
- 2 cups chicken stock 473 mL, low sodium, or broth
- 2 cups milk whole, 473 mL
- 1 cup stone-ground grits 197 g
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter 42 g
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese 226 g, shredded
Shrimp:
- 1/2 lb Bacon thick-cut
- 2 lbs Shrimp 15-20 count, peeled and de-veined, large
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- lemon juice of half
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1 tsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a medium pot or soup pot, bring the broth and milk to a boil. Add the grits, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, whisking well. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, cheese, and more salt and pepper to taste. Cover until ready to serve.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, fry the bacon over medium-high heat. When crisp, remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to remove the excess grease and oil.
- Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes to the bacon grease in the cast iron skillet, turn the heat down to medium, and saute the shrimp, flipping them over after a minute or so, and letting the other side cook, cooking about 3 minutes total.
- Turn off heat and add minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds; the residual heat will cook the garlic through. The shrimp should be opaque entirely, and gently curl in. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, and season to taste.
- Divide the grits into serving bowls and top with the shrimp and chopped bits of bacon, if preferred in dish. Garnish with more chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you have leftover grits, remove them and rinse the pot with water immediately to avoid tough residue buildup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 531mg | 177% |
| Sodium | 2813mg | 117% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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