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Delicious Shrimp & Grits Recipe

A shrimp & grits recipe that's rich and bold in flavor. Creamy cheddar grits smothered in a delicious shrimp and bell pepper lemon sauce.
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Course Breakfast, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern Cooking

Ingredients
  

  • Cheese Grits:
  • 1 cup Grits
  • 4 Cups Swanson Chicken Broth
  • Black Pepper (For taste)
  • Half & Half (Splash)
  • ½ to 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese
  • ½ to 1 cup Cheddar cheese

Tip: You do not need salt for the grits- Chicken broth has salt & you don’t want your grits to be salty.

Tip: *Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.

  • 1 Ib Shrimp
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Garlic & Herb seasoning
  • ½ tsp Tony Chachere Creole Seasoning
  • 2 tsps Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • ½ cup green onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)

Instructions
 

Cheese Grits:

  • On medium high heat add the chicken broth to a pot and allow the chicken broth to come to a boil.
  • Once the broth has come to a boil, whisk in the grits.
  • Consistently stir the grits to prevent the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
  • *If the grits start to pop too much, place a lid on the pot and lower the heat.
  • The grits will begin to thicken up as they continue to cook
  • Once the grits have thickened up to your liking- add the butter, a splash of half & half and stir.
  • When the grits are almost done, add the smoked Gouda & cheddar cheese. Allow the cheese to melt & stir consistently.

Shrimp:

  • Clean & devein the shrimp.
  • Season the shrimp with the lemon pepper seasoning, creole seasoning, and the old bay garlic & Herb seasoning.
  • Mix the spices and shrimp together, then set to the side.
  • On medium high heat in a skillet, add some butter and allow it to melt.
  • Add the sliced red bell peppers and sauté for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the seasoned shrimp and cook the shrimp for about 3 to 4 minutes. Be sure to flip the shrimp halfway through cooking time.
  • Once the shrimp is opaque, it should be done.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp
  • Then, add a little chicken broth and green onion to the skillet.
  • Note: You may add a little sprinkle of the Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning to your sauce.
  • Allow the chicken broth to come to a slight boil, then lower the heat and stir.
  • Be sure to coat the shrimp with the sauce.
  • Add the grits into serving bowls.
  • Add the shrimp & sauce over the grits.
  • Garnish with parsley & serve immediately.
Keyword bell peppers, butter, cheddar cheese, grits, old bay, pepper, recipe, salt, shrimp