Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Shrimp and Grits recipe. This Southern classic beautifully combines creamy, stone-ground grits with perfectly seared shrimp coated in a rich garlic sauce. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish delivers warmth and satisfaction with every bite. With its velvety texture and bold flavors, Shrimp and Grits is sure to impress both family and friends. Plus, it’s easily customizable, allowing you to adapt it to suit any occasion or preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste chopped parsley or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Gradually whisk in the stone-ground grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until creamy.
- Stir in heavy cream, butter, and cheddar cheese into the cooked grits. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season shrimp with smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in lemon juice and cayenne if desired.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat them in the garlic sauce before serving over the creamy grits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg