Shrimp & Creamy Grits
December 9, 2020
: 4
: 10 min
: 20 min
: 30 min
: Easy
Ingredients
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 scallions diced
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 1/2 small white onion diced
- 1/4 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp flour
- 2 tbsp. white wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- For the grits:
- 1 cup of grits
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Step 1 Bring the water to a boil and add the grits and salt. On a low simmer, cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, stir in butter, cream and cheese.
- Step 2 Season shrimp with 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning and paprika. Heat a large pan over medium heat and sauté shrimp for 2 minutes until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
- Step 3 On medium heat, add butter to pan and sauté vegetables for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Add flour and mix well then add chicken broth. While stirring, add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice and white wine then simmer for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2 more minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Step 4 Spoon shrimp over cheesy grits and serve immediately.
Since I’ve been in the house most of this year I’ve been missing my weekend brunches with family and friends. On the bright side, I’ve had more time in the kitchen to create what I’ve been missing. I don’t eat grits often but when I do, baaaaaby it better be some creamy cheesy grits and shrimp. The sauce has to have a little kick, a little seasoning, a tad bit creamy, give me the holy trinity for a nice crunch, please don’t plain jane me. Show the shrimp some affection by putting a little seasoning on it, I promise it will help take the sauce up a notch. You can serve Shrimp & Grits for breakfast, lunch or dinner it’s such a versatile meal.
Tips & Tricks:
- Devein shrimp and rinse in cold water and lemon juice.
- Do not overcook shrimp as you will be adding it back to the pan to cook with the sauce.
- Cook grits low for a smooth creamy texture.
- Add some chicken bouillon to the boiling water for the grits.
These are the perfect size bowls for grits.
I’ve always been a little intimidated by shrimp and grits but this recipe is simple and easy to follow. Can’t wait to try it!
Please let me know how you like it! Feel free to share a picture as well. Thank you!
I love a shrimp and grits recipe and this one looks perfectly decadent! I’ll definitely be making this for brunch this weekend!
Thanks Maya! Let me know how you like it.
I absolutely enjoyed this recipe! Made 3 batches which I froze for my weeknight dinners.
I love to hear that! Happy you enjoyed.
I grew up eating grits for breakfast every morning but I don’t think I have ever had cheese grits. I will be making some soon!
Please try it and let me know how you like it.
We visited New Orleans a few years ago. My husband ordered this for breakfast the first morning, and ate a bowl every morning until we left. I made it for our family a few days ago and he mentioned how it reminded him of that trip. We all loved it. Thank you for sharing!
I love to hear that. I’m so glad this meal brought you all back to a memorable experience!
Shrimp & Grits have been a Christmas morning tradition a for my family for years. I can’t wait to try this version!
Please do. I plan on making some on Christmas as well.
Followed this recipe with the white wine and it turned out better than the shrimp & grits I’ve had at some restaurants!
I’m happy you enjoyed it! The white wine takes it up a notch.
This was a yummy dish! I normally eat shrimp and grits with a cream base, the roux made for this dish was so yummy. I loved the Cajun spin.
Yes I do a cream sauce as well and said let me try another base. So many ways to switch it up. Glad you liked it.
These grits were super creamy, and the shrimp added such a deep flavor! We will definitley be making these for our Christmas brunch this year!
So easy to make and full of flavor! We are big fans of shrimp and grits and this recipe was delicious! Making it again soon.
Thanks for the tips! I cooked my grits low as you suggested and they came out super creamy and so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
I love shrimp and grits so I was so excited to try this! It did not disappoint! So flavorful and the grits are so creamy! Thanks!
We made this for dinner last night and I just had to come and let you know how delicious this recipe is! We ate ALL of it! The shrimp is perfectly seasoned and the creamy grits were truly a hit. Thanks for such an awesome recipe!