Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this classic Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Creamy stone-ground grits are topped with a savory mix of shrimp, bacon, and vegetables, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Chopped parsley and hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Grits: In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy. Stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Shrimp: Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Cook until shrimp are pink. Stir in cooked bacon and green onions. Serve over grits.
Notes
- Use fresh stone-ground grits for best results.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or more hot sauce to the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
