Chef John's Shrimp and Grits

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Shrimp and grits is a very simple recipe, but make sure you have everything ready before you start cooking the shrimp. They only take a few minutes to sauté, so you don't have time to run and chop scallions or juice a lemon. Once everything is assembled, this recipe is a snap. To make things even easier, you can make the grits a bit ahead since they stay hot a very long time.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on August 19, 2024

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 strips bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white grits
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a dish; reserve drippings in the skillet.
Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
Combine 4 cups water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot; bring to a boil. Whisk in grits; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese.
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
Heat bacon drippings in the skillet over high heat. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute. Flip shrimp; add jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir cream mixture, bacon, green onion, and garlic into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until shrimp cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes, adding water as necessary to thin sauce. Off heat, stir in parsley.
Ladle grits into a bowl; top with shrimp and sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

434	Calories
20g	Fat
33g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	25%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 226mg	75%
Sodium 1499mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 328mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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