Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Corn Grits Recipe

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Time50m
Serves4

white corn grits, shrimp, tomato garlic butter sauce

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Ingredients

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Grits

Shrimp

Tomato Garlic Butter Sauce

Method

Preparing Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the salt, then gradually add the white corn grits, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Grits

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined.

Cooking Shrimp

  1. 3

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, and lemon juice. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making Tomato Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the shrimp, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced tomatoes and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the sauce thickens.

  2. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Combining the Dish

  1. 7

    Serve

    To serve, spoon a generous portion of the creamy grits onto a plate, top with the cooked shrimp, and drizzle the tomato garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

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