Creamy Shrimp & Grits

This Shrimp and Grits recipe is a comforting classic that combines creamy, buttery grits with succulent, seasoned shrimp. Perfectly spiced and topped with crispy bacon and a savory sauce, this dish brings Southern charm and bold flavors to your table. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this hearty and satisfying meal is easy to prepare but full of flavor, making it perfect for any occasion. A true comfort food favorite!

I made this recipe without any additional meat, but feel free to add bacon, chicken, or sausage as well!

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Cook Time 1

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine Soul Food, Southern

Servings people

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

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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.

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