Description
Shrimp and grits is a comforting dish that beautifully combines tender shrimp with creamy grits, ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in stone-ground grits while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Serve shrimp over creamy grits, garnished with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of paprika.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme.
- Feel free to swap out traditional cheese for smoked Gouda for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg