Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil in a pot. Stir in grits and reduce heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring often.
- Season shrimp with paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir cheese into grits if using. Serve shrimp over grits.
Notes
- Use stone-ground grits for the best texture.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, grits, Southern, quick dinner