Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Cafe Delites · by Karina Carrel★ 5.0 (2)

Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 32%·PRO 81%
CARBS 32G20% OF CAL
3G FIBER24G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 40G56% OF CAL
16G SAT24G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Plump shrimp in a smoky bacon and cajun-spiced gravy served over creamy cheese grits. This Southern classic comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 5 strips bacon (diced)
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 scallions (thinly sliced (white and green parts))
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek chili paste
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup quick grits (avoid instant; regular grits or polenta work too)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup pepper jack (or monterey jack, shredded)
PREP
10M
SODIUM
1135MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.