Description
Experience the comforting flavors of the South with our Carolina Shrimp & Grits recipe. This iconic dish features creamy stone-ground grits topped with savory sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon, and a delectable pan sauce infused with garlic and Cajun spices. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive celebrations, this meal captures the essence of Lowcountry cuisine in just a fraction of the time. With quick prep and cook times, you can serve up a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this hearty seafood delight that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180 g stone-ground grits
- 720 ml water
- 240 ml whole milk
- 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 ml chicken broth or seafood stock
- 60 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes until creamy.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional Cajun seasoning.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; set aside but keep drippings.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in bacon fat until soft; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add seasoned shrimp to skillet and sauté until pink and opaque.
- Deglaze with chicken broth or seafood stock and lemon juice; add cooked bacon back to skillet. Simmer briefly.
- Serve grits in bowls topped with shrimp mixture; garnish with green onions and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 170mg