Description
Creamy, cheesy grits topped with juicy, seared shrimp and finished with garlic butter and fresh green onions. This Southern classic is full of comforting flavors and perfect any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your saucepan and skillet over medium heat.
- In the saucepan, add grits and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Stir in heavy cream, minced garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- In your skillet, heat olive oil. Add shrimp, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté until shrimp are opaque and slightly crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- Stir butter and cheddar cheese into the finished grits until fully melted and smooth.
- Top grits with shrimp, then sprinkle with green onions and a drizzle of butter if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp — they only need a few minutes.
- Stir the grits frequently to avoid lumps.
- Make it spicy with cayenne or your favorite hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp and grits, southern shrimp, cheesy grits, shrimp dinner, comfort food