Description
This Shrimp and Grits recipe is a Southern classic that brings together creamy, cheesy grits, Cajun-seasoned shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and crispy bacon. It’s quick to prepare and delivers bold flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup 5-minute grits
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese with garlic and herbs
- 4 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chopped veggies (onion, green pepper, red pepper)
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or chili mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4–1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce or hot sauce
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring milk, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to a boil. Slowly whisk in grits and cook on low, whisking constantly, for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and Boursin cheese. Cover to keep warm; thin with extra milk before serving if needed.
- In a skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving grease in the pan.
- Sauté chopped veggies in bacon grease for 3–5 minutes until soft.
- Push veggies to one side, add shrimp in a single layer, and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in garlic, lemon juice, and Sriracha. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- To serve, spoon creamy grits into bowls, top with shrimp and veggies, and sprinkle with crispy bacon.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar or cream cheese instead of Boursin if preferred.
- Turkey bacon or olive oil makes it lighter.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Stone-ground grits require longer cooking time and more liquid.
- Prepare grits ahead and reheat with milk; cook shrimp fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
