Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by Eliza Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

grilled Gulf shrimp, stone ground grits, lemon beurre blanc, tasso

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp

Lemon Beurre Blanc

Tasso

Method

Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Grits

    Slowly whisk in the stone ground grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.

  3. 3

    Finish the Grits

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 2 tbs of butter and 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Shrimp

  1. 4

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the Gulf shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.

  2. 5

    Grill the Shrimp

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and cooked through.

Lemon Beurre Blanc

  1. 6

    Make the Reduction

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of white wine and 2 tbs of minced shallots. Bring to a boil and reduce to about 1/4 cup.

  2. 7

    Whisk in Butter

    Remove from heat and whisk in the cold, cubed butter a few pieces at a time until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Stir in 1 tbs of lemon juice.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    On a plate, spoon a generous serving of cheesy grits. Top with grilled shrimp and sprinkle diced tasso ham over the top.

  2. 9

    Drizzle with Sauce

    Drizzle the lemon beurre blanc sauce over the shrimp and serve immediately.

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