Low Country Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Low Country Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups grits (may be quick grits, but definitely not instant); 1/2 cup butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 tomatoes, diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails still attached; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Cholula); 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups grits (may be quick grits, but definitely not instant)
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 green onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails still attached
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Cholula)
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
For the grits, bring the water and heavy cream to a boil in a medium pot.
2
Whisk in the grits, salt, and pepper.
3
Reduce the heat to medium, place the butter on top of the grits, and cover. Continue cooking for about thirty minutes, stirring frequently.
4
For the shrimp, heat the oil and garlic in a large sauce pan.
5
Saute the onion, green onion, and tomato with salt and pepper over medium heat until the tomato is softened.
6
Add the shrimp and pour the lemon juice, paprika, and parsley over them. Cook thoroughly.
7
Add the heavy cream and hot sauce and simmer for a few minutes, allowing the cream to absorb the flavors. Serve over the grits.

949

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Low Country 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.

Low Country Shrimp And Grits

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