Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Grits Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Stone Ground Grits, Lima Beans, Wild Mushroom, Tomato Old Bay Cream

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Ingredients

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Grits

Old Bay Cream Sauce

Method

Prepare Grits

  1. 1

    Cook Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of stone ground grits, 1 tsp of salt, and stir well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the grits are thick and creamy. Once done, stir in 2 tbs of butter until melted and combined.

Cook Lima Beans

  1. 2

    Prepare Lima Beans

    In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of lima beans and 1 tsp of salt. Boil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Sauté Wild Mushrooms

  1. 3

    Cook Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cups of mixed wild mushrooms and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are browned and tender. Add 2 tbs of minced garlic, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Make Old Bay Cream Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare Cream Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 tbs of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tbs of lemon juice. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Shrimp

  1. 5

    Sauté Shrimp

    In the same skillet used for the mushrooms, add 1 tbs of olive oil and heat over medium-high. Season 1 lb of shrimp with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque.

Assemble Dish

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    To serve, place a generous scoop of grits on each plate, top with sautéed mushrooms, lima beans, and shrimp. Drizzle with Old Bay cream sauce and enjoy your delicious shrimp grits!

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