Description
Indulge in a taste of the South with this comforting Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits recipe. Creamy stone-ground grits loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, topped with savory shrimp cooked in a flavorful Cajun seasoning – a delicious twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grits:
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water (or half water, half milk for creamier grits)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Grits: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and simmer for 20–25 minutes until creamy. Stir in butter, cheddar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings. Cook onion, bell pepper until softened. Add garlic, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and cooked bacon. Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp mixture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook the grits in chicken broth instead of water.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to control the heat level.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp for this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
