Description
Discover delicious shrimp and grits recipes on Tales Of A Kitchen. Quick, flavorful, and healthy meals that bring Southern charm to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Grits: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the salt and slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, paprika, and Cajun seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Return the shrimp and bacon to the skillet, cooking until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 5.Serve: Spoon the cheesy grits into bowls and top with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For healthy shrimp and grits recipes, substitute shrimp with mushrooms and bacon with smoked tempeh.
- You can use quick-cooking grits to save time, though stone-ground grits provide the best texture.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste preference for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg