Grits with greens and shrimp is a Southern classic dish that is packed with flavor. It is a hearty and savory dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a weeknight dinner. The combination of creamy grits, tender greens, and succulent shrimp creates a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. This flavorful dish is not only easy to make, but it is also versatile and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer your grits creamy or firm, your greens mild or spicy, or your shrimp blackened or sautéed, there is a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings.
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SHRIMP AND GRITS AND GREENS
Add some leafy greens to your shrimp and grits! This recipe for shrimp and grits and greens features delicate shrimp with lots of depth, toothsome, buttery stone ground grits, and dark leafy greens cooked until tender in a lightly sweet, wonderfully garlicky shrimp broth.
Provided by Elizabeth Stark
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Start with the grits. Bring a medium saucepan filled with 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Whisk in the sea salt and grits. When mixture just starts to simmer again, whisk in milk and butter. Turn heat to low and cover with the lid slightly askew. Cook, stirring often, for about an hour. (Grits tend to stick to the bottom of the pan in the beginning, so do check and stir often.) If more liquid is needed, add up to 1/2 cup more milk.
- While grits cook, thaw shrimp in a large bowl under a trickle of cold running water. When they've thawed enough to handle (about 10 minutes), peel the shrimp, reserving the shells.
- In a large saucepan, combine the shrimp shells, onion, carrot, 2 cloves garlic, kale stems, 2 sprigs thyme, bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and peppercorns. Add just enough cold water to cover ingredients (about 1 quart) and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer until broth is needed for the greens.
- If desired, devein the shrimp - here's a good guide.
- Mince remaining 2 garlic cloves and set aside.
- Set a 10-inch cast iron or other deep-sided, heavy skillet, over medium/medium-high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons butter and half the shrimp. Sprinkle with sea salt, Old Bay, and fresh ground pepper. Cook just until shrimp are pink with golden edge, 1 - 2 minutes per side. Remove cooked shrimp to a large plate. Continue for remaining shrimp, adding additional pats of butter as needed.
- Strain broth with a wire mesh strainer.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute, and then add the greens. Add a small pinch sea salt and a few twists pepper. Sauté 5 minutes. Add 1 cup broth, stirring greens while broth reduces. Fold in shrimp, add salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste.
- Swirl cheese into grits. Taste and add sea salt as needed.
- Spoon grits into shallow bowls and top with greens, shrimp, and a ladleful of broth. Garnish with remaining thyme sprigs. Serve immediately.
GRITS AND GREENS CASSEROLE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the half-and-half and 6 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once up to a boil, stir in the grits. Bring it back up to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture has slightly thickened (it should resemble cooked oatmeal in thickness), 10 to 15 minutes. Use a whisk to break up any lumps that have formed.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just turning crispy, about 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel, patting it to remove any excess fat. Using the same saucepan, add the onions to the leftover bacon drippings and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Then add the collard greens and the remaining 2 cups chicken stock and cook until tender, another 10 minutes. Drain the collards and onions in a colander.
- Once the grits are done, add the Parmesan, butter, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack. Stir until the butter has melted and all the ingredients are well combined. Then add the drained collards mixture and stir.
- Transfer the grits mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the crumbled bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup Monterey jack. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH GREEN APPLE-PARSLEY SALSA
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the grits: Cover the grits in a medium pot with about a quart of hot water. Bring to a boil, whisking often, then cook over medium-high heat until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the honey. When volcanic bubbles appear, turn off the heat. Add the butter and melt, continuing to whisk often. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper and/or honey.
- For the salsa: Cover the mustard seeds in a small pan with about 1 cup hot water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, mix the olive oil, vinegar, anchovy oil, hot sauce and Fresno chile in a medium bowl. When very little liquid remains in the pan, add the mustard seeds to the bowl with the oils and vinegar. Add the green apple and parsley. Mix and set aside.
- For the shrimp: Sprinkle the shrimp with salt. Lightly coat a large skillet with canola oil and cook the shrimp over medium-high heat. Add the butter to help with the browning. Flip the shrimp after about a minute. Add the lemon zest.
- Divide the grits between 2 bowls and top each with 3 pieces of shrimp. Drizzle the shrimp with the salsa.
SHRIMP & GRITS WITH GREENS
Makes 2 servings
Provided by Nicole
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with one minced garlic clove.
- Add grits, stirring and lowering heat to med-low.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook for five minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese and heavy cream.
- Cook bacon until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and then chop into small pieces.
- Reserve 2 tbsp bacon fat in pan.
- Add shrimp and one minced clove garlic to pan.
- Season with salt and pepper and sauté until pink.
- Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add remaining minced garlic clove and shallot to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
- Add spinach to pan and toss and cook until flavorful and wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To serve: place the garlic cheese grits in a bowl and top with spinach, shrimp and bacon.
SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company's coming. It's down-home comfort food at its finest. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 241mg cholesterol, Sodium 1845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
GRITS WITH GREENS AND SHRIMP
Make and share this Grits With Greens and Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring the milk and water to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the grits and the garlic and bring just to a boil.
- Cook until soft and creamy, adding heavy cream as needed, to make a loose but not runny mixture.
- Add as much butter and cheese as desired, stirring to make sure the cheese doesn't stick.
- Add the shrimp and cook a few minutes more, until pink.
- Fold in the washed and dried greens and remove from the heat. The greens will cook in the hot grits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.5, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 832.8, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 43.2
SHRIMP AND GRITS -- SOUTHERN STYLE
From the St. Pete Times. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook because it goes very fast.
Provided by Little Suzy Homemak
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, hot sauce and raw shrimp. Set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. (While bacon is cooking bring 5 cups water to a boil in a separate saucepan for grits.) To the skillet add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to dripping and bacon pieces; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shrimp mixture, broth and 1/4 cup green onions. Cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
- While shrimp are cooking, add quick cooking grits to boiling water, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, simmer, covered for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter, salt and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
- To serve, pour grits in shallow bowl. Heap shrimp on top of your serving of grits with remaining cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 263, Sodium 948.9, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 41.2
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
GRITS AND GREENS
This weeknight dinner is the perfect homey and rustic dish. Quick-cooking grits become extra flavorful because they are simmered in vegetable stock and get a creamy bite from the combination of milk and sharp Cheddar that's stirred in once the grits are tender. Using both collard greens and Swiss chard lends more interesting and varied tastes and textures. Because the leaves are cooked just until wilted, apple cider vinegar is added at the end to help balance out any bitterness. A little hot sauce splashed on just before serving helps tie the entire dish together, awakening the flavors in both the greens and grits.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories weeknight, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the grits: In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable stock and 2 cups water over medium-high until boiling. Once boiling, slowly pour in the grits while whisking to reduce lumps. Once the grits come to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the stove. Season the grits with the pepper, then stir in the milk and cheese until the cheese melts. Season to taste with salt. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, make the greens: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes, collards and chard. Toss to combine until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, and season again to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the grits among plates and top with the greens and a dash of hot sauce.
SPICY SHRIMP AND GRITS
Quick and easy! This one will be loved by the whole family; it is a constant favorite in my house!
Provided by William A.
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
- Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the grits, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they begin to firm.
- Stir the Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shrimp and vegetable mixture, canned tomatoes, and black pepper into the grits; pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 749.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will help ensure that your grits and greens are as flavorful and nutritious as possible.
- Soak your grits overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and prevent them from becoming gummy.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your grits and greens. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Season your grits and greens to taste. Be sure to taste your dish as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve your grits and greens with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, butter, hot sauce, and bacon.
Conclusion:
Grits with greens and shrimp is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover greens. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new and flavorful meal, be sure to give grits with greens and shrimp a try.
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