Description
Spicy shrimp and grits is a quick and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The grits are super creamy and cheesy while the shrimp are spicy and garlicky.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old fashioned grits
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil: Add the water, chicken stock, granulated garlic, and 1 tablespoon of butter to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cook Grits: Once it comes to a boil, whisk in the grits for about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 16 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Finish Grits: Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream, 3 tablespoons of butter, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Season: Season grits with salt and pepper and cover.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute on each side. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and fresh minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add the lemon juice and turn off the heat.
- Assemble: Top the grits off with the shrimp and juices and enjoy!
Notes
Use a rubber spatula to remove the shrimp and juices from the skillet. Whisk grits vigorously every 5 minutes for smoothness. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 623 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 584 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
Keywords: shrimp and grits, southern shrimp and grits, spicy shrimp and grits