Description
A classic Southern dish featuring shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce served over creamy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
- Add grits and reduce heat. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Serve shrimp mixture over grits and top with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- You can use instant grits for quicker preparation.
- Feel free to adjust spices to your preference.
- Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Grits, Southern Cuisine, Comfort Food