Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAmen Street Fish & Raw BarShrimp & Grits Recipe

Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

green onions, roasted tomatoes, tasso ham

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and black pepper. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tasso Ham

    In a large skillet, add the tasso ham and cook over medium heat until it starts to crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add a little more butter if necessary. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Stir the roasted tomatoes into the shrimp and add back the tasso ham. Serve the shrimp mixture over the warm grits and garnish with chopped green onions.

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