Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by Windrush Grill
Time45m
Serves4

Creamy grits topped with sautéed shrimp and a spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp

Spicy Sauce

Method

Grits Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the corn grits and salt, stir well, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the grits are thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in the milk, butter, black pepper, and cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy and smooth. Keep warm while you prepare the shrimp.

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Season and Cook Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  3. 5

    Add Lemon Juice and Parsley

    Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Remove from heat and set aside.

Spicy Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Spicy Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  2. 7

    Combine with Hot Sauce

    Stir in the hot sauce and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve

    To serve, spoon a generous amount of creamy grits onto a plate, top with sautéed shrimp, and drizzle with spicy sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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