Description
This Spicy Southern Shrimp Grits recipe combines creamy stone-ground grits with perfectly seasoned shrimp for a delicious and comforting meal with a kick of spice.
Ingredients
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For the Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the grits and cook until thick and creamy. Stir in cheese, cream, and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in the skillet.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp and cook in the skillet until pink and opaque. Stir in lemon juice and butter.
- Serve: Spoon cheesy grits into bowls, top with shrimp mixture, bacon, and green onions. Add hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by reducing cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- For extra flavor, use a mixture of milk and broth for the grits.
- Best served immediately while hot and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
