Best 3 Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp Recipes

For a true taste of the Southern coast, start your day with a hearty helping of lowcountry breakfast shrimp. This classic dish, hailing from the coastal region of South Carolina and Georgia, is a celebration of fresh seafood, savory spices, and creamy grits. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, lowcountry breakfast shrimp is a comforting and delicious meal that is sure to become a favorite for any brunch or breakfast lover.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY LOW-COUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon course ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon pepper sauce
2 ounces grated Cheddar
1 1/2 pounds (21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound diced andouille sausage
2 teaspoons diced garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 small chopped piquillo peppers
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup wine (Spanish rioja)
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sliced scallions

Steps:

Grits: Bring milk, salt, pepper, and butter to a boil. Stir in grits, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce over low heat. When consistency is ready, in about 45 to 50 minutes add cheese and stir.
Shrimp: Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and set aside. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and render for 3 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and butter and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, piquillo peppers, and pepper flakes. Add half wine (drink what's leftover), and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Plate grits in a shallow bowls with shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with scallions and serve.

LOWCOUNTRY BREAKFAST SHRIMP

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Provided by Scott Peacock

Categories Onion Breakfast Brunch Quick & Easy Shrimp Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 stick unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 to 1 cup water

Steps:

Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foaming, then cook onions with scallion, garlic, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer gently, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes (shrimp should be saucy; add more water if necessary). Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

LOWCOUNTRY FRIED SHRIMP

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Delicious crispy fried shrimp from South Carolina's lowcountry courtesy of John Martin Taylor, noted authority on lowcountry cooking. His favorite shrimp came from the Edisto Motel and he included their recipe along with a colorful description in his book, "The Fearless Frying Cookbook". If you can't find cracker meal, you can pulverize saltine crackers in a food processor (or simply crush them in a bowl with your fingers) and reduce the salt in the recipe, which I much prefer to the corn flour. You can also substitute 2 lbs. of larger shrimp and just increase cooking time accordingly. If using the small shrimp most folks can eat about a pound each, but you can allocate smaller portions or even serve them as appetizers; thus, the range in the number of servings. Great served with cocktail sauce, cole slaw and hushpuppies.

Provided by ninja

Categories High Protein

Time 16m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs small shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (40-50 count)
1 cup cracker meal (you can sub corn flour, AKA masa harina)
peanut oil (for frying)

Steps:

Pour 3 inches of oil into a stockpot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat. Beat the eggs with the milk and salt and pour over the shrimp in a bowl, making sure they're well coated. Drain the shrimp in a sieve, shaking well to remove excess. Place the cracker meal on a plate.
When the oil reaches 365°, roll the shrimp in cracker meal, then place in a dry sieve. Shake off the excess meal over the plate, then fry the shrimp in small batches in the hot oil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Larger shrimp will take longer to cook, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the oil with a wire mesh strainer and shake off all excess oil or drain on paper towels briefly. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.4, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 919.8, Sodium 2340.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 105.9

Tips:

To save time, buy pre-cooked shrimp. You can also use fresh or frozen shrimp, but they will need to be cooked before using them in this recipe.
If you don't have Old Bay seasoning, you can use a combination of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as chopped bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as grits, toast, or hash browns.

Conclusion:

Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. The combination of shrimp, eggs, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give this one a try.