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Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Creamy, cheesy grits topped with perfectly roasted, spiced shrimp for a comforting Southern classic with bold flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern-american
Calories: 354
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Grits:
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup uncooked quick-cooking or regular grits not instant
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese about 2 ounces
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese about 1 ounce plus additional for serving
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions white and green parts plus additional for serving
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp 25 count peeled and deveined, with tails on

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Grater (for cheese)
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in the salt.
  2. Slowly sprinkle in the grits while stirring to avoid lumps. Lower the heat and let them simmer, stirring now and then, until thick.
  3. Take the grits off the heat and mix in the butter, black pepper, cheddar, Parmesan, and green onions until creamy.
  4. Heat the oven to 400°F while you season the shrimp.
  5. In a bowl, mix olive oil with all the spices, then gently toss the shrimp until evenly coated.
  6. Lay the shrimp in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until pink and cooked through.
  7. Spoon the shrimp over the warm grits and finish with extra Parmesan and green onions before serving.