Description
Get ready to fall in love with a true Southern comfort classic—Easy Shrimp and Grits. With creamy, cheesy grits and perfectly seasoned shrimp, this dish offers bold flavor, a touch of spice, and a hearty bite that satisfies. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy dinner or a show-stopping brunch, this quick and easy recipe comes together with pantry staples and a restaurant-worthy finish. It’s perfect for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, quick seafood recipes, or warm, flavorful comfort food. Add this to your list of go-to meals for weeknights, gatherings, or whenever you want a taste of the South.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup stone-ground or quick-cooking grits
2 cups water
2 cups milk or cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter
4 slices bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy.
2. Add butter and shredded cheddar to the grits, stirring until melted and smooth.
3. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
4. In the bacon drippings, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
5. Spoon grits into serving bowls. Top with shrimp, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
6. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
Stir the grits frequently to avoid lumps and ensure creaminess.
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the shrimp while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: shrimp and grits, easy shrimp dinner, Southern comfort food, quick grits recipe, brunch ideas