Description
This recipe brings you the rich, comforting flavors of Southern cooking with bold garlic shrimp served over creamy, savory grits. It’s a dish that feels special yet comes together easily for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the water or broth and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer according to package directions, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- Stir the heavy cream and cheese into the cooked grits until smooth. Keep warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Let it bubble and reduce slightly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, parsley, and cayenne pepper, if using. Toss to coat the shrimp.
- Divide the creamy grits among serving bowls. Top generously with the garlic shrimp and pan sauce.
Notes
- For extra richness in the grits, substitute half of the water/broth with milk.
- If you prefer, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the shrimp mixture for extra heat.
- Make sure your shrimp are fully thawed before cooking for an even sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg