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Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Cultural Context

Shrimp and grits is a classic Southern dish with roots in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Originally a breakfast food for fishermen, it has evolved into a beloved comfort food served at any time of day. This dish showcases the rich flavors of the South, combining creamy grits with succulent shrimp, often enhanced with spices and cheese. Today, variations abound, with chefs putting their unique spins on this traditional recipe, making it a staple in Southern cuisine and beyond.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Eckrich smoked sausage
1 lb shrimp
3 cloves garlic
2 roma tomatoes
1 lemon
4 tablespoons Kerrygold butter
1 cup quick five-minute grits
1 cup milk
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon saison
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup white wine

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

1

Cut the Eckrich smoked sausage into medallions.

2

In a shallow pan, combine water and 2% milk for the grits, without measuring.

3

Add a little evaporated milk to the mixture for flavor.

4

Bring the milk and water mixture to a boil.

5

Season the milk and water with salt and pepper.

6

Chop garlic by smashing it with the side of a knife to remove the skin, then dice it finely.

7

Chop half of a large onion into small pieces.

8

Chop 2 large roma tomatoes into pieces.

9

Cook the grits in the boiling milk and water mixture, stirring occasionally, and cook longer than the recommended five minutes until tender.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Shrimp and GritsCheesy Grits with Shrimp

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