4.9 from 27 votes
Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Savor the flavor of the South with my quick & Easy Shrimp and Grits recipe! Creamy grits topped with succulent shrimp, bacon, onion and garlic - a perfect meal in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 634 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the shrimp-
- 5 lices Bacon sliced, I used hickory smoked
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb peeled & deveined shrimp small size; 51-60 ct
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
for the grits-
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup quick grits* not instant
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups medium cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Instructions
for the grits
- Bring chicken broth to rolling boil in large pot. Whisk in grits, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once grits are completely cooked, add heavy cream, butter and cheeses. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
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for the shrimp (while grits are cooking)
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté bacon and onions together until bacon starts to crisp and onions have browned, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, shrimp, salt and pepper. Stir another 3 minutes until shrimp are bright pink and thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat.
put it all together!
- Spoon grits into bowl and top with shrimp mixture. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *You may substitute steel cut grits if desired, but they take a lot longer to cook. I suggest following the package directions for the cooking time. I do not recommend using instant grits as those are precooked and then dried.
Nutrition Information
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1486mg
(62%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
414mg
(41%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1486mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.