Description
A classic Southern dish featuring creamy grits topped with savory shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Keep warm.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook onion until soft. Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in paprika, black pepper, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Spoon grits into bowls. Top with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with bacon and parsley.
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for best texture.
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Grits, Southern food, comfort food