Shrimp and Grits
User Reviews
4.9
165 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
566 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp and Grits
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This delicious homemade Shrimp and Grits recipe starts with perfectly creamy and flavorful grits topped with fresh shrimp and a delicious sauce.
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Ingredients
Grits:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 3 tablespoons butter , room temperature
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese , optional, or 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- kosher salt , to taste
Shrimp:
- 9 lices Bacon , chopped
- 1 1/5 lb large shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- ½ green bell pepper , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , or shrimp broth
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more, to taste
- kosher salt , to taste
Garnish:
- 3 green onions , chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
- fresh-squeezed lemon juice , from half a lemon
Instructions
- Cook Grits: Bring broth to a boil. Once boiling, whisk the broth as you slowly pour the grits in, to prevent clumping. Return to a boil, then stir, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring every few minutes to make sure they’re not sticking to the bottom of the pot, until water is absorbed. They will be thickened, soft, smooth, and tender (you don’t want them overly thick/pasty).
- Season Grits: Stir in butter until melted. Stir in cheese, or heavy cream. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
- Cook Bacon: While grits are cooking, add bacon slices to a skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook for several minutes, stirring often, until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to a plate.
- Cook Shrimp: Turn heat to medium high and add shrimp to the pan with bacon grease. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the bottoms start to turn pink, then flip to the other side and cook an additional 1-2 minutes (don’t overcook the shrimp). Remove shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Cook Gravy sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Once butter is melted, add chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, until tender. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Add Cajun seasoning, old bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Cook until sauce is thickened to gravy consistency. Taste and add salt or other seasonings if needed, to taste.
- Remove from heat and add shrimp and bacon back to the pan.
- Serve: Place a large spoonful of grits (about ¾ cup) onto a plate, smoothing into an even layer. Add a spoonful of shrimp and gravy on top. Garnish with green onions, fresh parsley, and squeeze a little lemon juice on top.
Notes
- Cheese: Use freshly shredded cheese, if using any, (not pre-shredded/packaged), and allow it to come to room temperature before adding.
- Grits: for instant/quick grits, follow cooking instructions on package.
- Slow Cooker Grits: Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add broth and grits to the pot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Stir in butter and cream or cheese.
- Storing Instructions: Leftover grits will keep for 5 days stored in the fridge. Leftover shrimp should be enjoyed within 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
165 reviews
Excellent
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