Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits.
Okay, you had us at Grits. But Cheesy Grits? Um...Shrimp and Cheesy Grits? Oh, good heavens. This Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits recipe is so astoundingly good, you have to try it to believe it. Um, it bears repeating: Mercy, this is an amazing dish:
Watch us make this incredibly delicious Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits recipe! Get ready to have some fun and get hungry!
Shrimp & Grits is classic Southern U.S. cuisine. These grits are loaded with flavor...they are creamy, cheesy and buttery...and sinfully delicious.
We LOVE grits!
Oh, and did we mention cheese?
Yes, cheddar cheese, please.
Mmmmmm...cheese.
And of course, we couldn't just stop there! You know what this dish needs? BACON!!
Bacon, bacon, bacon!!
We are getting so close to shrimp and grits perfection!
And then the Gulf shrimp is sautéed and is loaded with incredible flavor.
The smell alone is worth writing home about!
Look at that shrimp!
Topped off with sauteed gulf shrimp in garlic, scallions, parsley lemon juice, smoked paprika and a dash of hot sauce.
Well, this is Southern decadence at its very best. This dish is not low on calories, so you won't want to make this every day...but on a special occasion, it is one of the tastiest dishes you'll ever experience.
Other Southern favorite dishes are:
- Southern Chicken Fried Steak
- Southern Tomato Pie
- Farm Fresh Corn Chowder
- Best-Ever Fried Chicken
- Southern Hush Puppies
But in the meantime...let's get it on with Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits!
And now the time has come to go and make this amazing recipe!
You will NOT be disappointed, that we can guarantee!
Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
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Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 cup corn grits quick or regular...not instant
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 slices slab bacon cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb shelled and deveined large shrimp
- Black pepper
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves minced (should be a heaping teaspoon)
- 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 4 scallions white and green parts, chopped (3 for cooking, 1 for garnish)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 or 3 good shakes of hot sauce ie, Tabasco
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice usually the juice of 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a boil.
- Whisk in the grits and cook over moderately high heat, stirring vigorously at first to eliminate lumps (Continue to stir periodically until thickened and the grains are tender- about 4 - 5 minutes total. If using regular grits, they will take up to 45 minutes)
- Add the cream, butter and cheese and gently stir. Cover and remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy.
- Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
- Pour out all but about 4 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet and re-heat.
- Sprinkle black pepper all over the shrimp and then add to the hot skillet and cook until curled and pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, parsley, scallions, paprika, Worcestershire, Tabasco and lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, crumble the bacon into slightly smaller pieces, set aside.
- Spoon the warm, cheesy grits into 4 shallow serving bowls and top each with a quarter of the shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with bacon and reserved scallions. Serve at once!
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EG says
I’ve cooked this recipe about 5 times now, and it gets better every time! My family raves for this meal and it’s so simple to make but has soooo much flavor.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Elizabeth! We are so so thrilled you are enjoying our shrimp and grits recipe! It's one of our all-time favs, too! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing and for the wonderful review! That means the world to us! Please stay in touch!!! xo Kris & Wesley
Jen W says
This is always my go to shrimp and grits recipe! Everyone loves it!! It was a hit again tonight! Thanks so much!
Kris Longwell says
Yay! We can't tell you how happy this makes us! We LOVE that you are having such great success with our shrimp and grits recipe! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley
Nance says
Fantastic recipe, easy to make and tastes delicious . Thank you.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Nance! We LOVE that you made the shrimp and grits and loved it! Yay!! Thanks for letting us know. That means a lot to us! Please stay in touch and Happy New Year!! Kris & Wesley
Me says
I will never look at your recipes again. Flaunting your gayness was extremely disgusting. Repent or face the Lord!
Kevin A. Carson says
"Again"? You just noticed Chris's "gayness"?
Jeez, you sound like one of those people who swear they'll never listen to Rage Against the Machine any more because "they got all political."
Kris Longwell says
LOL! Wait...you only mentioned my "gayness"...I know...People are always shocked to find out Wesley is gay! HaHaHa!!!
Isn't amazing though? People like this actually do exist: Born with no gaydar...AND...taught to HATE in the name of religion!! Oh well, thank God, the beautiful people far outweigh the hateful ones! We are so thankful for that! Have a great day, Kevin!!!
Kris Longwell says
Great! We don't want HATE anywhere near us. So, it's a WIN!!!!! Bye forever, Connie Rivera!!!!
Jesus says
Bless your heart,Me. I guess you haven’t heard the news…… Those who have hate in their hearts are the first ones in line in hell. Don’t worry, you’ll be in good company with all the other “good christian’s.” Thoughts and prayers to you, dear. Thoughts and prayers. Anyway, trying this Recipe tonight and I can’t wait! Thank you!
Anne says
Who cares who is gay, quit sinning because you judge. If it's a great recipe and they love to make great food and share, that is what is important!
Kevin A. Carson says
I don't know why I should be interested in a comment from Me anyway. I'm already exposed to enough opinions from Me.
Kris Longwell says
LOL!! Good one, Kevin! We're always interested in what YOU have to say, though!!!
Kris Longwell says
Thanks, Anne! We agree!!!
Gail says
Hi Kris & Wesley!
Well, I never imagined I’d ever be asking Santa for an electric smoker but this recipe seals the deal.
Your side suggestions are exactly what I serve with meatloaf…just the best.
And truth be told, I make meatloaf for the sandwiches the next day.
Let’s just see if I can wait until December to make this beauty?!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Gail!! An electric smoker would be the PERFECT Christmas gift! Endless possibilities!!! It will be here before we know it!!
Cait says
INCREDIBLE. I always make a recipe exactly as written the first time so that I taste it as it was intended, then tweak to my preference when/ if I remake. I wouldn’t change a thing. So, so good. Perfect balance of flavours. I will be making this again, and often.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Cait! You just made our day...our week!! We are THRILLED you had such great success with out shrimp and grits recipe! Thank you to the moon and back for sharing and for the wonderful review. That honestly means so very much to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Alicia says
Why do you recommend instant grits not be used on this recipe?
Kris Longwell says
We don't think the texture is good for the dish, but, in a pinch, it would be just fine! Let us know if you make the shrimp and grits and what you think! Best, Kris & Wesley
shirley says
Delicious. I make this all the time and highly recommend this recipe. My family loves it. I wish I could increase the brown gravy. Any suggestions??
Kris Longwell says
Awesome!!! Thank you so much, Shirley! We are so happy you are enjoying the shrimp and grits recipe! It is pretty amazing!! You can a 1/2 cup of chicken stock to the sauce and let it simmer until slightly reduced. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. That will give you more sauce! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Jane Frances O'Neil says
I have made this shrimp and cheesy grits dish a number of times. Every time a winner!! My family was "afraid" of the grits part but I was able to turn their heads. Thank you for sharing the most delish dishes.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Jane! We are so so happy you have been enjoying our shrimp and grits recipe! Good work on getting your family to go the grits! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the great review. We really appreciate that so much! Best, Kris & Wesley
Shelly Jenkins Rahe says
My first time making this…it was way better than I expected. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Kris Longwell says
Hi Shelly!! Woo hoo!!! We are THRILLED you made the shrimp and grits and had such great success with it! Thank you so so so much for sharing and for the WONDERFUL review. That means the world to us!!!! Stay in touch! Kris & Wesley
Ryan says
I’ve made this dish twice
And turns out amazing every time while using the recipe. Simply amazing
Kris Longwell says
Hi Ryan! We are so so happy you are enjoying the shrimp and grits recipe! We love it so much, too! Thank you so much for sharing and for the GREAT review! We truly appreciate that! Please stay in touch!
Jane says
I have just finished my first bowl of shrimp and cheesy grits and I'm hooked. This recipe was easy and most delicious. It will become one of my favorites to bring for those special occasions. There was some tweaking of the recipe but not much. Many thanks for sharing this deliciousness!!!
Kris Longwell says
Jane! You just made our day! We are THRILLED you had such great success with the shrimp and grits! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review! That truly means so much to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Donna says
To date, and I'm 75 years old, I'd never made Shrimp and Grits and this recipe was amazing. Creamy, decadent and delish.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Donna! That is so wonderful to hear! You are 75 years YOUNG and loving life and making shrimp and grits! We are so so thrilled you had such success with the recipe and enjoyed them! We absolutely love these shrimp and grits, too! Thank you so very much for sharing and for the GREAT review. That means the world to us! Stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Veronica R Ivey says
By far the BEST recipe for Shrimp and Cheesy grits I've ever cooked by (and there's been quite a few)!!!!! Each layer was well represented; for me: the richness of the Worcester sauce really made those shrimp dance lol. My husband noticed how creamer the grits (heavy cream) We were excited to scoop the next bite & see what our taste buds discovered next. Bravo
Kris Longwell says
Hi Veronica! We are so so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed our shrimp and grits recipe! Sounds like you prepared it perfectly! Thank you so very much for sharing and for the GREAT review! Please stay in touch!! All the best, Kris & Wesley
LC says
This recipe is perfection! It is my go-to recipe for shrimp and grits. I rarely write reviews, but this is wonderful. I always get asked for the recipe when I bring it to a potluck or a gathering. Thank you!
Kris Longwell says
Hi there! You just made our day! We are THRILLED you are loving our shrimp and grits recipes and having such great success with it! And thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for sharing it with friends and loved ones! And...thank you for the GREAT review! That means so much to us!! Stay in touch. All the best, Kris & Wesley
Jen Wilson says
I have made your recipe for Shrimp and Cheesy grits multiple times and my fiancé absolutely loves it!! We toast up a bread bowl and dump the delicious goodness inside! I make a slight adjustment with the lemon and only add half (2 tsp). It’s definitely a winner in our house!!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Jen!! Yay! We are so so thrilled that you and your fiancé (congrats, btw!!) are loving the shrimp and grits!! And we LOVE the toasted bread bowl serving! BRILLIANT!! Thanks so much for sharing and for the wonderful review. That means so much to us!! Stay in touch, Kris & Wesley
Deborah says
First time ever making grits, brought fresh red corn grits from a mill in Virginia, didn’t have scallion so finely chopped onions, I though it could do with less Worcester sauce my husband thought it was restaurant worthy. I needed more shrimp.
Will definitely make them again.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Deborah! Yay! So glad you made the shrimp and grits and you and your husband loved it! Feel free to add more shrimp (and less Worcestershire sauce) if you want! Thanks so much for sharing and for the GREAT review. That means the world to us! All the best, Kris & Wesley