Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits recipe, a Southern classic that combines the comfort of cheesy grits with flavorful Cajun-spiced shrimp topped with a savory cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
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For the grits:
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: Bring water to a boil, whisk in grits, and cook until thickened. Stir in milk, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Cook the shrimp: Cook bacon until crisp, set aside. Sauté onion and bell peppers, add garlic, then cook seasoned shrimp until pink. Pour in broth and cream, simmer until thickened. Add lemon juice, green onions, parsley, and bacon.
- Serve: Spoon shrimp mixture over bowls of hot grits and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute part of the chicken broth with white wine.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper.
- Grits thicken as they sit, so stir in a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg