Southern Shrimp and Grits
Southern Shrimp and Grits are a longstanding Southern staple. Creamy grits made with milk and cheese are topped with sautéd shrimp in a flavorful sauce. An Iconic dish that's simple to make for a fabulous weeknight dinner, or impressive enough to serve for friends.
Ingredients
Grits
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups whole milk
- salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Shrimp and Sausage with Sauce
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces andouille sausage (uncooked)
- ½ vidalia onion (chopped)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 green onion (chopped)
Instructions
Grits
- Boil milk and gradually add grits. Turn to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes but better if you can cook for 30-45 minutes stirring frequently. Before ready to serve, add butter, cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Shrimp and Sausage with Sauce
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy. Add sausage and onion and sauté until the onion is tender and the sausage is browned, 5-6 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute per side just until they are opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, add some salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until they have softened another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in wine and reduce until almost the pan is almost dry, about 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook until it has reduced slightly. Return the shrimp to the pan and cook for another minute.
- Place grits on plate and top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with green onions and more parmesan if desired.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You can add cayenne pepper or hot sauce if you want a spicier version.
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp.
- If you have leftovers, let them come to room temperature before re-heating so that the shrimp to not overcook.
- For the creamiest grits with more flavor, use stone ground grits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1581IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 384mg | Iron: 2mg
