Description
Classic Shrimp and Grits is a quintessential Southern comfort dish that features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich sauce, served over velvety, cheesy grits. This delightful combination of flavors and textures makes for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 4 slices thick-cut beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt, pepper, paprika, or cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the grits: In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in corn grits. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese and butter: Remove from heat; stir in butter and cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the beef: Cook beef in a skillet until crispy, then remove but keep drippings.
- Sauté shrimp: In the same skillet, cook shrimp with garlic for about 3-4 minutes until pink; season as desired.
- Combine: Crumble beef back into skillet with shrimp, mixing well. Serve over creamy grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.- Adjust the consistency of the grits by adding more liquid if needed.- Enhance the dish by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.