Description
Creamy Shrimp and Grits combines succulent shrimp with velvety, buttery grits in a delightful Southern dish. This comforting recipe features a rich garlicky sauce that perfectly balances flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for brunch, dinner parties, or cozy weeknight meals. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you can create this restaurant-quality dish at home and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Grits: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until creamy.
- 2. Add Flavor: Mix in butter and cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 3. Sauté the Shrimp: In another pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for one minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-5 minutes).
- 4. Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Combine: Serve grits on plates topped with shrimp and sauce.
- 6. Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 205mg