Description
A delicious and creamy Shrimp and Grits Delight recipe that combines succulent shrimp with cheesy grits, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet along with the Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and chopped parsley.
- To serve, spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp mixture.
- Substitute the bacon with turkey bacon or omit it for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg