Southern Style Shrimp and Grits
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4.9
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
496 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Southern Style Shrimp and Grits
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These shrimp and grits are the real deal with creamy, cheesy white grits topped with juicy shrimp cooked in bacon grease and garlic.
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Ingredients
Grits
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup white grits
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shrimp
- 4 bacon slices diced
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 dashes hot sauce to taste
Instructions
GRITS
- Bring 2 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 3 to 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Season the liquid with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Slowly add in 1 cup white grits while stirring constantly until the grits are evenly distributed in the liquid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer grits uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes.
- Once the grits are cooked, remove from heat and add in 2 tablespoons salted butter and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until fully melted. Taste and add additional salt, if desired.
SHRIMP
- When there are about 15 minutes left for the grits to cook, dice 4 bacon slices. Cook in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon from the pan, and reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add 1 pound raw shrimp, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and 1/2 cup sliced green onionalf of the green onions to the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until the shrimp just turns pink, about 5-6 minutes depending on the size of shrimp.
- Drizzle with shrimp with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 dashes hot sauce, or to your liking. Stir to ensure the shrimp are well coated.
- Serve shrimp on top of the cheesy grits and sprinkle bacon and the other half of the green onions on top.
Notes
- Shrimp is sold in a variety of sizes. You can use small, medium, large, or even jumbo shrimp if you want more of a hand-held size. Remove the tails before cooking, if desired, for easier eating.
- Use a Louisiana-style hot sauce which are vinegar-based with a moderate heat. Common brands include Crystal, Tabasco, or Frank's RedHot.
- If your grits start to get lumpy, grab a whisk and whisk vigorously. If they remain, add a splash of hot water and whisk more.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
202mg
(67%)
Sodium
2032mg
(85%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
817IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 2032mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 817IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
69 reviews
Excellent
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