Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in golden garlic butter, served over creamy stone-ground grits. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy every delightful bite as you create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in grits, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Enhance Flavor: Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp, add cayenne pepper, and mix well.
- Serve: Spoon grits onto plates and top with garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 225mg