Shrimp and Grits
Get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food mashup with this incredible Shrimp and Grits recipe. This Southern classic combines creamy, buttery grits with perfectly seasoned shrimp for a dish that's both sophisticated and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Cajun seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the cream and butter to the grits, stirring until well combined. Cook for another 10 minutes, then stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and keep warm.
- While the grits cook, crisp the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In the same skillet with bacon fat, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Return shrimp and bacon to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over warm grits, garnished with fresh parsley.