This Shrimp and Grits recipe elevates a Southern classic by pairing creamy, cheesy grits with succulent Argentinian red shrimp and a luxurious white wine cream sauce. It’s a rich and flavorful dish that’s perfect for special occasions but easy enough for a cozy weeknight meal. The bold seasoning of the shrimp and the smooth cream sauce creates a comforting and unforgettable dining experience.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
• Restaurant-Quality: This dish feels indulgent and fancy, yet it’s easy to make at home.
• Bold Flavors: The combination of shrimp, creamy grits, and white wine sauce with aromatic herbs and spices makes each bite memorable.
• Perfect for Entertaining: Impress your guests with this comforting Southern dish that’s loaded with flavor.
Ingredients:
Grits:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 cups water
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tsp salt
• 1½ cups grits
• ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
Cream Sauce:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 2 tbsp garlic, minced
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cups white wine
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 3 tbsp butter
Shrimp:
• 1½ lbs large Argentinian red shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
Creamy Shrimp & Grits
Ingredients
Grits
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups water
- .5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups grits
- .5 cups white cheddar cheese
Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole diced bell pepper
- 1 whole diced onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- .5 tsp fennel seeds
- .5 tsp garlic powder
- .5 tsp Italian seasoning
- .5 tsp crushed red pepper
- .5 tsp dried rosemary
- .5 tsp onion powder
- .5 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups white wine
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tsp chicken bullion
- 3 tbsp butter
Shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
- 1.5 lbs large Argentinian red shrimp
Instructions
Grits
- Combine heavy whipping cream, water, butter, and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.2 cups heavy whipping cream, 4 cups water, .5 cup unsalted butter, 2 tsp salt
- Slowly whisk or stir in grits for about 3 minutes too avoid clumping.1.5 cups grits
- Whisk or stir in shredded white cheddar cheese and reduce temperature to low, allowing to cook for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring frequently..5 cups white cheddar cheese
- *If grits get too thick add more heavy whipping cream or water.
Cream Sauce
- While grits thicken, prepare your cream sauce.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil on medium heat, then add in the onion, peppers, and garlic. Cook until the peppers soften and onions are translucent.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 whole diced bell pepper, 1 whole diced onion, 2 tbsp minced garlic
- Add fennel seeds, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, dried rosemary, onion powder, and smoked paprika seasonings to pan and coat vegetables..5 tsp fennel seeds, .5 tsp garlic powder, .5 tsp Italian seasoning, .5 tsp crushed red pepper, .5 tsp dried rosemary, .5 tsp smoked paprika, .5 tsp onion powder
- Deglaze pan with white wine and whisk in whipping cream, lemon juice and chicken bouillon. Simmer and allow sauce to thicken and reduce (about half).3 cups white wine, 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, 3 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp chicken bullion
- Stir in butter and keep warm.3 tbsp butter
Shrimp
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.1.5 lbs large Argentinian red shrimp
- Season with all purpose seasoning.2 tbsp all purpose seasoning, 1.5 lbs large Argentinian red shrimp
- In large pan, heat butter and olive oil.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter
- Saute shrimp over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. (As soon as they are no longer translucent and look firm these are cooked.) Remove shrimp from pan and plate.1.5 lbs large Argentinian red shrimp
- Spoon grits into a serving plate or bowl. Add cream sauce. Top with shrimp. Serve immediately.
