In the culinary realm, "Aaron's Shrimp and Grits" stands as a tantalizing dish that captivates taste buds and leaves an unforgettable impression. This Lowcountry classic, originating from the coastal regions of the United States, particularly South Carolina and Georgia, is a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, creamy grits, and a savory sauce that dances on the palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting this delectable dish, guiding you through the process of selecting the freshest ingredients, mastering the art of cooking perfect grits, and creating a flavorful sauce that elevates the shrimp to new heights of culinary delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD CHARLESTON STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS
Let me start by saying that I love shrimp and grits, any style for that matter! But this Old Charleston style version is one of my favorites. Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers are served over cheese-flavored grits in this traditional low-country favorite. What's not to love?!
Provided by InspirationsFC
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 Bowls, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring water, grits, and salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan with a lid. Stir in half-and-half and simmer until grits are thickened and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper; drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside in a bowl.
- Place andouille sausage slices in a large skillet over medium heat; fry sausage until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Retain bacon drippings in skillet. Transfer bacon slices to paper towels, let cool, and crumble.
- Cook and stir green, red, and yellow bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the bacon drippings until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Stir shrimp and cooked vegetables into the andouille sausage and mix to combine.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Turn heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is medium brown in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully, mixture burns easily.
- Pour the butter-flour mixture into the skillet with andouille sausage, shrimp, and vegetables. Place the skillet over medium heat and pour in chicken broth, bacon and Worcestershire sauce, cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and the shrimp become opaque and bright pink, about 8 minutes.
- Just before serving, mix sharp Cheddar cheese into grits until melted and grits are creamy and light yellow. Serve shrimp mixture over cheese grits.
TARA'S SHRIMP AND GRITS
This is a recipe that I have compiled from several other shrimp and grits recipes. It has been customized to the taste of the Lowcountry. I promise that you will love this. Make sure you try the biscuits with grape jelly with the shrimp and grits. Although odd, it is a delicious addition to this dish. It's like taking a short trip to Heaven.
Provided by tcct09
Categories Christmas
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice all pieces above, but julianne the peppers. Place in pan with olive oil and beer. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Sauté until eldente. Set aside.
- In a small pot, SOAK about a 1/2 pound to pound of shrimp in 1 can of beer with some Old Bay added. Set aside.
- In large pot, cook 4 cups of grits to feed 8 people. . When grits are almost done, add some Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, garlic salt, 1 small container of sour cream and la stick of butter.
- Add shrimp to pan and ½ stick of butter and a small amount of the beer. Sauté shrimp until pink. Then add 1 tablespoon of flour to the pan. Mix for a few seconds (in order to make a roux). Then add the beer to the consistency you want the roux. Add this to the veggie mixture. Needs to be a gravy consistency.
- You can spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits or add directly to the pot. Enjoy with buttermilk biscuits with butter or jelly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 295.9, Sodium 1598, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 32.2
ARRON'S SHRIMP AND GRITS
My take on a low-country classic.
Provided by arronlock
Categories Grits
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups shrimp stock to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and let the stock simmer.
- Whisk cornmeal with remaining 1 cup shrimp stock in a bowl until smooth. Whisk the moistened cornmeal into the simmering shrimp stock. Stir grits occasionally until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter until incorporated. Mix in sharp Cheddar cheese, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until cheese has smoothly melted into grits.
- Bring grits back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until tender, 15 to 20 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- While grits are simmering, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir celery until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; stir in onion, green bell pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cook and stir vegetables until onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Mix tomato sauce into cooked vegetables and simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors; stir in the sour cream to make a sauce.
- Stir shrimp into the sauce with vegetables and cover skillet. Bring sauce to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes.
- To serve, turn grits into a large shallow serving bowl and arrange shrimp over the grits using tongs. Pour sauce and vegetables over shrimp and grits; season to taste with hot pepper sauce and sprinkle with green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 192.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 864.7 mg, Sugar 4 g
SHRIMP AND GRITS
I've been cooking shrimp and grits since childhood. I'm a purist: the simpler it is, the better. I focus on the quality of the grits and the quality of the shrimp. It all comes together in an incredibly flavorful, satisfying dish you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by Sean Brock
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the grits: Combine the grits and the water in a large mixing bowl. Allow to soak overnight at room temperature (optional). The next day, skim the top with a fine-mesh strainer to remove and discard the chaff. Strain the grits, pouring the soaking water into a stockpot.
- Bring water to a low simmer; carefully add the grits in several additions, whisking constantly until the grits are emulsified with the water. When the grits come to a boil, lower the heat even further. Use a spatula to scrape down the grits from the side of the pot. Gently crumple the bay leaves in your hand before adding them to the grits. Cover the pot and simmer at a very low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the sides of the pot. Add water as necessary to achieve the right consistency: not too runny, not too thick. (Note: Prep your shrimp at this time and use the heads and peels to start the tomato-shrimp broth-see Steps 4 and 6.)
- When the grits are fully cooked, they should be soft, fluffy and creamy. Stir in the butter; season with about 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste. Stir well to combine. Reserve, covered.
- Dice bacon and set aside. Remove stems from cremini mushrooms and quarter (or cut as necessary to achieve uniform size); set aside. Remove the shells and heads from the shrimp; reserve for stock. Gently slice down the back of each shrimp and devein with tweezers or a toothpick, being careful to preserve any roe. Gently rinse each shrimp in a small bowl of lightly salted water.
- Add 2 tablespoons lard to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; when the lard shimmers, add the bacon. Turn heat to low and allow bacon to render, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mince shallot; add to bacon. Thinly slice garlic; add to bacon and shallots. Cook until garlic and shallot are softened, 1-2 minutes. When bacon is finished cooking, strain most of the fat from the pan. (Discard the fat or reserve for another use.)
- Make tomato-shrimp broth: Add 2 tablespoons of lard to a saucepan over medium-high heat; when it shimmers, sear the shrimp shells and heads for 1-2 minutes. Add the preserved tomato, tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 2 hours, covered. Strain the stock into a bowl, pushing the solids down to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids. Pour the stock back into the pot and reduce by half over high heat. Add 2 cups of the reduced shrimp stock to the bacon pan (freeze the rest for later use) and bring to a simmer. Add the mushrooms and 2 lightly crushed bay leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add the shrimp in a single layer over broth. Lightly season with salt and cook at a very low simmer until shrimp are just cooked, turning them over halfway through, about 1½-2 minutes. (Do not overcook.)
- Assemble the dish: Stir the warm grits to even out the consistency; spoon into a bowl. Top with shrimp, mushroom, and bacon mixture, including broth. Season with smoked paprika and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with freshly minced parsley. Serve.
SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted chicken stock, quick-cooking grits, heavy cream, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, roasted corn kernels, kosher salt, cajun seasoning, olive oil, andouille sausage, garlic, shallot, large shrimp, roasted red pepper, scallion, fresh parsley
Provided by Visit Florida
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the grits: Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the grits and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been completely absorbed, about 6 minutes.
- Whisk in the cream, butter, and cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Stir in the corn, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Remove the pot from the heat and cover to keep the grits warm while you make the shrimp.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook until it begins to brown and crisp around the edges, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside, leaving the rendered sausage fat in the pan.
- Add garlic and shallot to the pan and cook until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in the sausage, roasted red peppers, and scallions, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Spoon the shrimp over the grits and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 11 grams
JOE BARNETT'S SHRIMP AND GRITS
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring with a wooden spatula, until the roux reaches a medium-tan color, at least 8 minutes. Slowly whisk in the stock and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, whisking, and cook until the sauce has thickened and coats the back of the spoon, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Taste for seasoning and keep warm.
- To cook the grits, combine the butter and stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the grits and simmer, whisking frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, cream, and cheese. Keep whisking for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the grits become creamy. Keep warm. Season with salt to taste.
- To cook the shrimp, combine the Cajun seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Season the shrimp with the seasoning mix. Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate, and stir the pan drippings into the sauce.
- To serve, place a few heaping spoonfuls of grits onto each plate, top with several sizzling shrimp, drizzle with the sauce, and top with a few cubes of country ham.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp, or it will become tough and rubbery.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
- If you don't have Old Bay seasoning, you can use a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve the shrimp and grits immediately, while they're hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and grits is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and succulent shrimp, shrimp and grits is a meal that you'll want to make again and again.
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