Jun 09 2026
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Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Inspired by THE SWEET SPOT
Time40m
Serves4

Shrimp sautéed in a creamy sauce over grits.

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Ingredients

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For the Grits

For the Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Grits

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Grits

    Slowly whisk in 1 cup of grits into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  3. 3

    Add Butter and Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in 2 tbs of butter and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside.

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 4

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb of shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until just pink.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Seasonings

    Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of cayenne pepper, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tbs of lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat, stir in 0.25 cup of sliced green onions, and serve the shrimp mixture over the prepared grits.

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