Name: Yvonne’s Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 cup quick-cooking grits; 2 cups water; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp. butter; 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste

Yvonne’s Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Teddi Baez Modified: July 25, 2024

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How To Make Yvonne’s Shrimp and Grits Recipe

A spicy and creamy Southern dish with shrimp on a bed of creamy grits.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until grits are tender and creamy.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve shrimp over a bed of grits and top with grated cheese and sliced green onions.