Description
Creamy shrimp and grits is a Southern classic that combines plump, tender shrimp with rich, buttery grits for an unforgettable meal. This dish perfectly balances savory and creamy flavors, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its delightful aroma and comforting textures, creamy shrimp and grits is a recipe worth trying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Add Cream and Butter: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and 4 tbsp butter into cooked grits. Mix until smooth and season with salt. Keep warm.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook for about 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in sliced green onions into the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately over creamy grits.
- Plate Your Dish: Transfer grits to plates first then top with the shrimp mixture. Optionally drizzle with extra melted butter or sprinkle more green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg