Shrimp and Grits
This Shrimp and Grits recipe combines creamy stone-ground grits with perfectly seasoned shrimp for a comforting and flavorful dish. The addition of bacon and cheddar cheese elevates the flavors to create a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Grits:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Grits: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in grits, salt, and garlic powder. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and butter until melted and creamy.
- Cook Shrimp: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and thyme. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Serve shrimp over creamy grits. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like green onions or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
Find it online: https://cookedbyandy.com/shrimp-and-grits/