Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Name: Easy Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Stone Ground Grits; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 5 slices Bacon; 1 whole Small White Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Washed, Patted Dry; 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1/2 Lemon, Juiced; 2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 2 whole Green Onion Tops, Sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups Water
2 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Stone Ground Grits
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
5 slices Bacon
1 whole Small White Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Washed, Patted Dry
2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1/2 Lemon, Juiced
2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 pinch Pepper
2 whole Green Onion Tops, Sliced

1
Add water and cream to medium pot over medium-high heat; bring to simmer.
2
Add grits slowly, whisking constantly to avoid clumps.
3
Reduce heat to low and cook about 30 minutes until smooth and thick (stir often to keep grits from sticking to bottom of pot).
4
Remove from heat.
5
Stir in butter, cheeses, salt and pepper.
6
While grits cook, prepare shrimp.
7
Cook bacon over medium heat in a large skillet.
8
Remove bacon and chop.
9
Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease.
10
Cook onion and garlic in drippings until onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
11
Add shrimp and cook until done, about 2 minutes on each side.
12
Add tomatoes, bacon, lemon juice, Sriracha, salt, and pepper.
13
Simmer 2 minutes to let flavors combine and tomatoes soften.
14
Spoon grits into bowls, top with equal amounts of shrimp mixture, and garnish with green onions.
15
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Water, 2 cups Heavy Cream, 1 cup Stone Ground Grits, 2 Tablespoons Butter, and more.

Yes, Easy Shrimp and Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Shrimp and Grits

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