Description
Enjoy a taste of true Southern comfort with this classic Shrimp and Grits recipe. Creamy, cheesy grits are topped with succulent shrimp and a rich, savory gravy, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and creamy.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- While grits are cooking, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp and gravy mixture over the creamy grits. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use whole milk.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or celery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg