How To Make Evelyn’s Shrimp and Grits Recipe
A classic Southern comfort dish with succulent shrimp and creamy grits.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of grits
- 4 cups of water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 4 tbsp of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
Instructions
-
In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil.
-
Add grits, salt, pepper, and butter and stir well.
-
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are cooked.
-
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
-
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
-
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
-
Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
-
Serve the shrimp over the grits.
Nutrition
- Calories : 467kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 344mg
- Sodium : 1665mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 18g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 35g
Was this page helpful?
Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
Related Recipes
