Description
Southern Shrimp and Grits is a quintessential comfort food that captures the heart of Southern cuisine. This delectable dish features tender, succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty, savory sauce and served atop a bed of creamy, buttery grits. With its rich flavors and smooth textures, it’s perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a cozy weeknight meal. The straightforward preparation ensures that even novice cooks can whip up this classic with ease. Enjoy the harmony of flavors as you savor every bite of this Southern delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 slices bacon (crumbled)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Cook the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink (about 3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp and keep warm.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add crumbled bacon followed by heavy cream. Stir well to combine and scrape up any browned bits.
- Combine: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet with lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until coated in sauce.
- Serve: Spoon grits onto plates, top with shrimp, and drizzle extra sauce over each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 210mg