Description
Shrimp and grits is a quintessential Southern dish that unites succulent shrimp with creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits. This comforting meal, seasoned with Cajun spices and garnished with fresh green onions, promises to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth (divided)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Whisk in 1 cup of stone-ground grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 4 tbsp unsalted butter into the thickened grits. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning; cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Create Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return shrimp to the skillet with any juices released during cooking; stir to combine.
- Serve: Spoon creamy grits onto plates or bowls, top with the shrimp mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Perfect for brunch or dinner.
- Ensure shrimp is fresh for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Grits, Southern Cuisine, Comfort Food