Shrimp and Grits with Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Grits with Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Vidalia onions, coarsely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Cayenne pepper; Chili powder; 6 servings creamy white grits, cooked in milk or chicken broth; ⅔ cups Marinara Sauce (recipe follows, or use storebought); 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 or 5 cloves); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 cup red wine; Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes; Two 29-ounce cans tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons The Ladys House Seasoning; (makes about 3 quarts)

Servings: persons

2 medium Vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cayenne pepper
Chili powder
6 servings creamy white grits, cooked in milk or chicken broth
⅔ cups Marinara Sauce (recipe follows, or use storebought)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 or 5 cloves)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup red wine
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
Two 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons The Ladys House Seasoning
(makes about 3 quarts)

1
Saute the onions and bell pepper in oil until crisp-tender.
2
Add the shrimp and saute until pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Season with cayenne pepper and chili powder to taste.
4
Add the cooked grits.
5
Spoon grits into individual serving bowls, and ladle 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce over each serving.
6
Sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley or basil.
7
Re-season, if necessary, with cayenne pepper and chili powder.
8
Serve with crusty garlic bread.
9
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, then saute the onions, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent (be careful not to burn the garlic).
10
Stir often to keep the vegetables from sticking.
11
Add the herbs and continue to stir for 1 minute.
12
Add the wine (pour yourself a glass as well and enjoy) and cook, stirring for 1 minute longer.
13
Add the diced tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes, then add the tomato sauce, sugar, and House Seasoning.
14
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.
15
The longer it cooks, the thicker it gets.
16
Freeze any extra.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium Vidalia onions, coarsely chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Grits with Marinara Sauce 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.

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Shrimp and Grits with Marinara Sauce

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