🍽️ Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Preparation
1
Cook the Grits
Bring the broth to a boil, whisk in the grits and reduce the heat.
⏱ About 2 minutes2
Simmer
Cook gently, stirring often, until the grits are soft and creamy.
⏱ About 20–25 minutes3
Finish the Grits
Stir in cheddar cheese and butter, then season to taste.
⏱ About 2 minutes4
Cook the Bacon
Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp, then remove and reserve some of the drippings.
⏱ About 5 minutes5
Season the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and a little black pepper.
⏱ About 1 minute6
Cook the Shrimp
Sauté shrimp in the bacon drippings with garlic until pink and tender.
⏱ About 2–3 minutes per side7
Finish the Shrimp
Add lemon juice, parsley and the cooked bacon, then toss together.
⏱ About 1 minute8
Assemble
Spoon creamy grits into bowls and top generously with the shrimp mixture.
⏱ About 2 minutes📦 Storage
Store shrimp and grits separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
🍓 Serving Suggestions
Serve with hot sauce, extra bacon, scallions or a simple green salad.