Y’all, let me tell you about a recipe that’s gonna make your taste buds do the happy dance! This Southern Shrimp and Grits recipe is so good, it’ll have your family thinking you’ve been taking secret cooking classes. Trust me, honey – I’ve served this at countless dinner parties, and my guests always leave with full bellies and recipe requests.
Let’s get cookin’, shall we?
For the grits:
– 2 cups stone-ground grits
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 stick butter (yes, a whole stick – we’re not counting calories today!)
– 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the shrimp:
– 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 6 slices bacon, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
– 4 green onions, chopped
– Juice of 1 lemon
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First things first, let’s tackle those grits. Bring your chicken broth to a boil and slowly whisk in those grits. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Nobody likes lumpy grits, honey! Once they’re nice and creamy, add in that butter, cream, and cheese. Keep stirring until it’s all melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and keep warm.
Now for the star of the show – the shrimp! In a large skillet, cook your bacon until crispy (try not to snack on too many pieces while cooking 😉). Remove the bacon but keep that gorgeous bacon fat in the pan. Add your shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until they’re pink and beautiful. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and lemon juice, then toss it all together.
Serve those creamy grits in a bowl, top with the shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with the crispy bacon and green onions. Y’all, this is what we call heaven in a bowl!
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This recipe serves 6-8 people, or 4 if you’ve got some hungry folks at your table (no judgment here – I’ve been known to go back for seconds myself!).
Pro tip: Want to make it extra special? Add a splash of white wine when cooking the shrimp. Trust your girl on this one!
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