Description
A delicious southern dish combining creamy grits and seasoned shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits (preferably stone-ground)
- 4 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water or broth to a boil.
- Slowly add 1 cup of grits while stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, occasionally stirring until creamy.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together.
- Spoon the creamy grits onto plates or bowls and top with the sautéed shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- For extra heat, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg