Description
A straightforward recipe for creamy grits topped with seasoned shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water or broth and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the cheese and butter until melted and smooth. Season the grits with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- While grits cook, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Divide the grits among serving bowls. Top with the cooked shrimp.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water for the grits.
- You can add chopped green onions as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: shrimp, grits, bowl, southern, easy, quick, seafood