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Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword shrimp-and-cheddar-grits, shrimp-and-grits-recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 674kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • Grits:
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 cup stone ground grits
  • 1 cup shredded white or yellow sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Shrimp:
  • 4 bacon slices
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper or poblano pepper diced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 pound medium-size shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay or Seafood Magic seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth plus additional as needed to thin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Grits: In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan bring the chicken broth. half-and-half and salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits gradually.
  • Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook covered for 20-30 minutes or until the grits are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and butter. Mix until combined. Keep warm until serving.
  • Shrimp: In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, then crumble and set aside. Reserve 1 Tbsp bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Add butter to bacon drippings. Over medium high saute the diced pepper until softened and beginning to brown .Add the green onion. Cook for 1 minute longer
  • Sprinkle shrimp with flour, Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 tsp garlic salt until evenly coated.
  • Add the seasoned shrimp and garlic to the pan and continue to saute until the shrimp are browned about 2 minutes over medium-high.
  • Add the broth, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits and cook for 2 minutes longer until slightly thickened. Add the parsley and crumbled bacon.
  • Serve immediately ladled over hot cheddar grits.
  • Garnish with additional bacon and green onion, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 2940mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1467IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 2mg