Southern Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a Southern Classic that combines creamy, cheesy grits with juicy, flavorful shrimp for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or any time you're craving bold Southern flavors, this easy recipe comes together quickly and delivers big on taste.
Ingredients
For the Grits:
- 1 cup yellow stone ground corn grits or white
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Shrimp & Sauce:
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook grits in chicken stock and heavy cream over low heat for 20-25 minutes until thick. Stir in butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-6 minutes), then remove. Leave 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan. Cook seasoned shrimp in bacon fat for 1-2 minutes per side until pink, then set aside.
- Sauté bell peppers, and shallot in the skillet for 3-4 minutes. add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste, let cook for 1 minute. then add chicken stock, scraping the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and red pepper flakes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp and bacon to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve shrimp and sauce over creamy grits, garnished with Parmesan or green onions.