Southern shrimp and grits recipe for four
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This shrimp and grits dinner serves four. It uses quick-cooking stone-ground grits and finishes in one skillet after the grits cook.
Ingredients
Stone-ground grits
1 cup
Whole milk
2 cups
Water
2 cups
Sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup
Unsalted butter
5 tbsp
Thick-cut bacon
6 slices
Large raw shrimp
1 1/2 lb
Cajun seasoning
2 tsp
Garlic cloves
3
Lemon
1
Scallions
4
Fresh parsley
1/4 cup
How to make it
- Simmer grits in milk and water until tender, then stir in cheddar and butter. 2. Cook bacon until crisp and reserve the drippings. 3. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. 4. Sauté shrimp and garlic in the bacon drippings until pink. 5. Add lemon juice, bacon, scallions, and parsley to the skillet. 6. Spoon shrimp and pan juices over hot grits.
Who this list is for
This list is for home cooks planning a Southern shrimp and grits dinner for four people. If you want a classic, skillet-finished meal with creamy grits, cheesy richness, and spicy shrimp, this checklist is for you. It’s ideal for anyone who enjoys Southern comfort food but wants a straightforward grocery run and prep.
How to use this list
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for basics like stone-ground grits, whole milk, water, and sharp cheddar cheese. Move on to fresh items—large raw shrimp, thick-cut bacon, scallions, lemon, and fresh parsley. Don’t forget Cajun seasoning and garlic cloves for flavor. Gather everything before you begin. Cook the grits first, then finish the shrimp, bacon, and aromatics in a single skillet, following your recipe’s steps.
Common mistakes OR What to skip
Don’t substitute instant grits for stone-ground grits; the texture and flavor won’t be the same. Avoid pre-cooked or pre-seasoned shrimp, since they can turn rubbery or salty. Skip low-fat cheese or margarine—these can make the dish bland. Double-check that your bacon is thick-cut for the right texture in the final dish.
What is on this list
You’ll need one cup of stone-ground grits, two cups each of whole milk and water, one cup of sharp cheddar cheese, and five tablespoons of unsalted butter. For the topping, pick up six slices of thick-cut bacon, one and a half pounds of large raw shrimp, Cajun seasoning, three garlic cloves, one lemon, four scallions, and a quarter cup of fresh parsley. Cross off what you already have so you don’t double up.
Before you go
Before heading to the store, check your cheese, butter, and bacon supplies. Make sure you have enough Cajun seasoning and that your grits aren’t stale. Defrost shrimp if frozen, and wash all fresh produce before cooking. This way, you’ll have everything ready for a smooth, stress-free dinner prep.
FAQ
Who is "Southern shrimp and grits recipe for four" for?
This list is for home cooks planning a Southern shrimp and grits dinner for four people. If you want a classic, skillet-finished meal with creamy grits, cheesy richness, and spicy shrimp, this checklist is for you. It’s ideal for anyone who enjoys Southern comfort food but wants a straightforward grocery run and prep.
How should I use "Southern shrimp and grits recipe for four"?
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for basics like stone-ground grits, whole milk, water, and sharp cheddar cheese. Move on to fresh items—large raw shrimp, thick-cut bacon, scallions, lemon, and fresh parsley. Don’t forget Cajun seasoning and garlic cloves for flavor. Gather everything before you begin. Cook the grits first, then finish the shrimp, b…
What should I skip or avoid with "Southern shrimp and grits recipe for four"?
Don’t substitute instant grits for stone-ground grits; the texture and flavor won’t be the same. Avoid pre-cooked or pre-seasoned shrimp, since they can turn rubbery or salty. Skip low-fat cheese or margarine—these can make the dish bland. Double-check that your bacon is thick-cut for the right texture in the final dish.
What is on the "Southern shrimp and grits recipe for four" list?
You’ll need one cup of stone-ground grits, two cups each of whole milk and water, one cup of sharp cheddar cheese, and five tablespoons of unsalted butter. For the topping, pick up six slices of thick-cut bacon, one and a half pounds of large raw shrimp, Cajun seasoning, three garlic cloves, one lemon, four scallions, and a quarter cup of fresh parsley. Cro…
What should I do before I go?
Before heading to the store, check your cheese, butter, and bacon supplies. Make sure you have enough Cajun seasoning and that your grits aren’t stale. Defrost shrimp if frozen, and wash all fresh produce before cooking. This way, you’ll have everything ready for a smooth, stress-free dinner prep.
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