Description
A classic Southern dish featuring creamy grits topped with sautéed shrimp, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits (preferably stone-ground)
- 4 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water or broth to a boil.
- Slowly add 1 cup of grits while stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring until creamy.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together.
- Spoon the creamy grits onto plates or bowls and top with the sautéed shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions for a fresh finish!
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to add other seasonings or spices to the shrimp for extra flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits, Southern cuisine, shrimp recipe, grits recipe