Shrimp and Grits
Devashish
Nothing says Southern comfort quite like a steaming bowl of shrimp and grits. This classic dish brings together creamy, buttery grits and perfectly seasoned shrimp in just 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 5
Calories 566 kcal
Grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 3 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese optional, or 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Shrimp
- 9 slices bacon chopped
- 1 1/5 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
Cook Grits: Bring broth to a boil. Once boiling, whisk the broth as you slowly pour the grits in, to prevent clumping. Return to a boil, then stir, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring every few minutes to make sure they're not sticking to the bottom of the pot, until water is absorbed.
Season Grits: Stir in butter until melted. Stir in cheese, or heavy cream. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
Cook Bacon: While grits are cooking, add bacon slices to a skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook for several minutes, stirring often, until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon to a plate.
Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 19gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1430IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, creamy grits, Low Country dish, seafood