Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a delicious Southern meal that's full of flavor and easy to make! Boil the grits while the shrimp is cooking for a fast dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Everyone that tries this dish absolutely loves it!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
- Medium Pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits yellow or white
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 1 1/2 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 bunch of fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the milk and stock in a medium pot and bring to a bubble. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a low and stir in the grits. Cook according to package timing, then season with salt and pepper to your taste and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until pink and curled. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice and the parsley.
- Divide the warm grits among your plates and top with the shrimp.
Notes
Shrimp and grits tastes best when it's eaten immediately. However, you can store leftovers for a quick meal to enjoy later.
- Storing leftovers: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Freezing: You can freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container. However, the grits will not be as creamy when reheated after being frozen.
- Reheating: Microwave servings of grits in 30 second intervals at 60% power until warmed through. It's a good idea to stir often as the grits cook. The shrimp will only need to cook for a few seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 2mg