Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMidcity Restaurant + BarShrimp & Grits Recipe

Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

sauce piquante, smoked shrimp, stone ground grits

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the stone ground grits, reduce heat to low, and stir. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce Piquante

    Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet with the shrimp and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the shrimp and sauce piquante. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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