Classic Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Creamy, cheesy stone-ground grits topped with shrimp cooked in bacon drippings with peppers and a buttery pan sauce. A classic Southern dish with rich, spicy flavors served in about 30 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup stone-ground grits (white or yellow)
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for grits)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded (you can easily double this for extra cheesy))
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp (21-25 count, peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 bell pepper (diced (any color))
- 1 jalapeño pepper (diced (seeded for mild, kept for hot))
- 4 green onions (sliced (whites and greens separated))
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Crystal, Tabasco, or your favorite)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 2306mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 607mg
- Calcium
- 307mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 2306MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.