Southern Shrimp and Grits for Dinner Recipes Lovers
Creamy grits topped with savory shrimp and smoky bacon—your new favorite dinner delight!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Slowly stir in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and cheese until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and sauté in bacon fat until pink, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, parsley, green onions, and cooked bacon. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Spoon grits into bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Serve warm.