Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits is a delightful blend of succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, served over creamy stone-ground grits. This comforting dish is perfect for entertaining friends or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. With its quick preparation and unforgettable flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grits: In a medium pot, bring water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits, reduce heat to low, and stir continuously until thickened (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Sauté the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Stir chopped green onions and lemon juice into the shrimp mixture. Serve over warm grits with extra butter if desired.
- Garnish: Plate with additional green onions on top and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg