Description
Enjoy a taste of the South with this flavorful Southern Shrimp Grits recipe. Creamy cheddar cheese grits topped with Cajun-seasoned shrimp, bacon, and a medley of vegetables, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
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Grits:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Additional:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook until thick and creamy. Add butter, cheddar cheese, and milk; season with salt and pepper.
- Shrimp: Cook bacon until crisp; set aside. Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in bacon, parsley, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve shrimp mixture over hot cheese grits with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Substitute andouille sausage for half the shrimp for a surf-and-turf variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
