Best 7 Carolina Shrimp And Cheddar Grits Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of flavors with our exploration of the classic Southern dish, Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grits. This iconic dish combines the succulent sweetness of shrimp with the creamy richness of cheddar grits, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. The combination of fresh, plump shrimp and creamy, cheesy grits is a match made in culinary heaven. Dive into the world of Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grits, and indulge in a taste of Southern comfort that will keep you coming back for more.

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CAROLINA SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Emeril's® Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in inner pot. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. , Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. If desired, top with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS



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Shrimp and grits were a house favorite-if only we could agree on how to make them. I stirred up a winner for the whole family with some cheddar and Cajun seasoning. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes., Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup old-fashioned grits (not instant or quick-cooking)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 links fully cooked andouille sausage (about 6 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/4 cup leaves
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Make the grits: Combine 4 cups water, the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the heavy cream, butter and cheese. Remove from the heat; cover to keep warm. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallion whites, chopped celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Push the shrimp and vegetables to the edge of the skillet. Add the garlic, thyme and tomato paste to the center and cook, undisturbed, until sizzling, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and stir everything together. Bring to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced, 3 minutes. Add the butter and swirl the pan until melted. Add the parsley, scallion greens and celery leaves and toss. Season with salt. Add more lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  • Divide the grits among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the shrimp mixture.

OLD CHARLESTON STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Great recipe for shrimp and grits.

Provided by berskine

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup coarsely ground grits
2 cups half-and-half
2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
5 slices bacon
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk grits into the boiling water, and then whisk in half-and-half. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Add lemon juice, toss to combine, and set aside to marinate.
  • Place sausage slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet.
  • Add bacon to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then chop or crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the bacon drippings; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir cooked sausage and marinated shrimp into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring to create a smooth roux. Turn heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden brown in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully, mixture burns easily.
  • Pour the roux over the sausage, shrimp, and vegetables. Place the skillet over medium heat, add chicken broth, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine. Cook until sauce thickens up and shrimp turn 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 269.8 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 1634.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked quick grits
6 ounces raw chopped shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons sliced scallions (5 to 6 scallions)
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes (about 1 plum tomato)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro plus several small sprigs for garnish
4 ounces shredded Cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. Add grits, chopped shrimp, reduce heat to low and cook until grits are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

SOUTH CAROLINA SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Craving some down-home Southern fare? Serve this perfect combo any time of the day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup stone-ground white grits
5 cups water, plus more for soaking grits
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 ounces mild cheddar cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 slices thick-cut bacon (2 ounces), chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make the grits: Place grits in a bowl, and cover with cold water by about 3 inches. Stir grits so that bits of husk rise to the top; pour off top layer of water. Strain through a fine sieve, and transfer to a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 5 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, whisking, until beginning to thicken. Reduce heat, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom and sides of pan with a wooden spoon, until thick and creamy, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cook garlic, onion, and bell pepper in bacon fat, stirring occasionally, until just tender but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high; push vegetables to edge of skillet. Add oil, and heat until shimmering. Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes. Flip, and sear for 1 minute. Push shrimp to edge of skillet; sprinkle flour into center. Cook, stirring flour into vegetable-shrimp mixture, for 2 minutes. Add stock. Simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, and stir in reserved bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, heat grits over medium-low. Stir in cheese and butter; season with salt and pepper. Serve shrimp over grits on warmed plates.

BOURBON SHRIMP OVER CAROLINA GRITS



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Make and share this Bourbon Shrimp over Carolina Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green pepper, julienne
1 red pepper, julienne
1 red onion, julienne
salt
pepper
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 1/4 cups rich brown demi-glace
2 cups quick grits
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 quart water
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a hot saute pan, put 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place shrimp and vegetables in pan, season with salt and pepper and saute until shrimp starts to stick and turn color; deglaze pan with bourbon.
  • When flame dies down, add demi-glace and finish cooking.
  • Pour over grits.
  • To mae grits, place butter, water, cream, salt and pepper in sauce pan; bring to slow boil.
  • Add grits.
  • Stir with whisk until it starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low and cook grits until done.
  • If they seem to be too thick, add water until right consistency.
  • When grits are done, add cheese and correct the seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.5, Fat 65.5, SaturatedFat 40.5, Cholesterol 309.1, Sodium 668.2, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4, Protein 34.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
  • Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat until they are just cooked through.
  • Make sure the grits are creamy and smooth before adding the shrimp and cheese.
  • Top the grits with chopped green onions and additional shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Carolina Shrimp and Cheddar Grits is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, grits, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and delicious.

This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. If you have any cooked shrimp on hand, simply add them to the grits along with the cheese.

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