Description
Shrimp and grits is a beloved Southern dish that combines tender, succulent shrimp with creamy, buttery grits, making for a comforting meal bursting with flavor. Infused with Cajun seasoning and fresh garlic, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it warm and garnished with green onions for an inviting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus extra for finishing)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and saut? for one minute until fragrant. Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning; cook until pink (about 3 minutes).
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and pour in an additional cup of chicken broth. Scrape up browned bits and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, mixing well to coat in sauce.
- Stir remaining butter into cooked grits along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve creamy grits on plates topped with saut?ed shrimp and sauce; garnish with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg