Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits

Great shrimp and grits recipe.


Main Dishes · Seafood Main Dishes · Shrimp · Shrimp and Grits Recipes


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 cup coarsely ground grits

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 medium lemon, juiced

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 5 slices bacon

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese


Directions

  1. Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. Whisk grits into the boiling water, and then whisk in half-and-half. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. Just before serving, mix Cheddar cheese into grits; stir until cheese is melted and grits are creamy and light yellow.

  4. Spoon grits onto plates and serve shrimp mixture over top.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
618 Calories
44g Fat
16g Carbs
39g Protein


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