Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Spicy Southern Shrimp and Grits. Creamy, cheesy grits are paired with perfectly seasoned shrimp for a dish that’s bursting with flavor. This Southern classic is a must-try for shrimp and grits enthusiasts!
Ingredients
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Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional:
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 small bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: In a saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Add salt and whisk in the grits. Cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes, then stir in butter and cheddar.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with Cajun spices. Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet, then sauté veggies. Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink. Add bacon, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Serve: Spoon cheesy grits into bowls and top with spicy shrimp mixture. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Enhance creaminess by adding a splash of heavy cream to the grits.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or omitting cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
