Southern Shrimp And Grits Recipe
Southern Shrimp And Grits Recipe is a true comfort food classic from the American South. This dish feels warm, creamy and full of flavor. Many people love it for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- 450 grams raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Grits
- Bring water or stock to a boil. Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat. Cook slowly, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
Add Milk and Butter
- Stir milk into cooked grits. Add butter and salt. Keep warm on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent lumps.
Cook the Bacon
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add chopped bacon. Cook until crispy. Remove bacon and keep fat in skillet.
Sauté Onion and Garlic
- Add chopped onion to bacon fat. Cook until soft and fragrant. Add garlic. Cook for thirty seconds only.
Season the Shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss gently to coat shrimp evenly before cooking.
Cook the Shrimp
- Add shrimp to skillet. Cook two minutes per side. Shrimp should turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook them.
Add Lemon and Bacon
- Return crispy bacon to skillet. Add lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all flavors together.
Assemble the Dish
- Spoon creamy grits into bowls. Top with shrimp mixture. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for best texture and flavor.
- Stir grits often to avoid burning or clumping.
- Add cheese to grits for extra creaminess.
- Use smoked sausage instead of bacon if preferred.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Use seafood stock for deeper shrimp flavor.