Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of the South with this Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits recipe. Creamy cheddar cheese grits topped with Cajun-seasoned shrimp in a savory sauce, garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Grits:
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Grits: Bring water and salt to a boil, then whisk in grits. Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and cheddar cheese.
- Shrimp: Season shrimp and cook in a skillet until pink. Remove shrimp.
- Sauce: Cook bacon until crispy. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, then broth and cream. Simmer and stir in remaining butter. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss.
- Serve the creamy grits topped with shrimp mixture. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, use a mix of milk and water for the grits.
- Adjust spice level by varying Cajun seasoning.
- Quick-cooking grits can be substituted for stone-ground grits.
