Description
Creamy shrimp and grits is a comforting Southern classic that showcases succulent shrimp atop rich, buttery grits. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the stone-ground grits, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Lower the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve creamy grits in bowls topped with the shrimp mixture and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating different spices or vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach into the shrimp mixture.
- If desired, use nutritional yeast as a cheese alternative for dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg