Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by Salute Italian Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Grits

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Grits and Salt

    Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of corn grits and 1 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Cook Grits

    Cover the saucepan and let the grits simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  4. 4

    Finish Grits

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in 2 tbs of butter and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

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

  2. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 7

    Cook Shrimp

    Add 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.

  4. 8

    Sauté Shrimp

    Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Stir occasionally.

  5. 9

    Add Green Onions and Lemon Juice

    Stir in the sliced green onions and 1 tbs of lemon juice before removing from heat.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    To serve, place a generous scoop of grits on a plate and top with the sautéed shrimp mixture.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Optionally, garnish with additional sliced green onions and a drizzle of lemon juice.

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