Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Inspired by Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine
Time45m
Serves4

Shrimp sautéed with spices, served over creamy grits.

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Ingredients

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For the Grits

For the Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Grits

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook Grits

    Once the water is boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of stone-ground grits, reducing the heat to low. Stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add Milk and Season

    After about 20-25 minutes of cooking the grits (or until they are thick and creamy), stir in 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish Grits

    Remove from heat and keep warm while preparing the shrimp.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Cook Shrimp

    Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.

  4. 8

    Finish with Green Onions and Lemon

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook for an additional minute.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the sautéed shrimp mixture. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

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