Description
Southern Shrimp and Grits is a comforting dish that combines creamy, stone-ground grits with succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. This Southern classic is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive brunches. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a family favorite, inviting laughter and shared memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits and stir until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and 3 tbsp butter until melted; keep warm.
- In a skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add shrimp seasoned with Cajun spice.
- Cook shrimp for 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Pour in remaining chicken broth and simmer, scraping any bits from the pan.
- Serve grits topped with shrimp and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg