Easiest Way to Prepare Delicious Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits. Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish that's quick enough for a simple weeknight meal. You can even cook the grits hands-off while you prepare the shrimp. Shrimp and grits is one of those iconic Southern dishes that stir something deep inside those who grew up with them.

Shrimp and grits is a Southern dish everyone—regardless of where you're from—should know how to make. Bobby Flay takes Southern-style Shrimp and Grits to the next level by adding sharp cheddar, bacon and lime juice in this easy recipe from Food Network. Shrimp and Grits Recipe - Here's a treat for everyone, Shrimp and Grits with Bacon and Cheese! You can have Shrimp and Grits using 12 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Shrimp and Grits

1. Prepare 1 lb of Shrimp.
2. You need 2 cup of grits.
3. You need 1 bunch of Scallions.
4. Prepare 1 large of Shallot.
5. Prepare 2 clove of Garlic.
6. It's 4 large of Whole Baby Bell Mushrooms.
7. It's 1 medium of Sweet Red Pepper.
8. It's 1/3 tsp of All Purpose Seasoning.
9. You need 1/4 tsp of Kosher Salt.
10. You need 1/4 tsp of Fresh Cracked Pepper.
11. It's 1 tbsp of Salted Butter.
12. It's 1 tsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

So if you're looking for a Southern Style. Shrimp and grits is a Southern staple. It originated in the Lowcountry of the South Carolina coast, during the season when shrimp were plentiful. My Shrimp and Grits are topped with a mound of garlicky shrimp, smoky ham and caramelized peppers, on a rich flavorful bed of cheesy grits.

Shrimp and Grits step by step

1. Peel and clean shrimp (placing shells in 2 quart sauce pan of water).
2. Place cleaned shrimp in bowl of cold water..
3. Heat water with shrimp shells adding salt and all purpose seasoning to the water..
4. Take four of the scallion stalks and cut into 1/4" pieces..
5. Dice red pepper and place in bowl with previously sliced items..
6. Slice two more scallions on an angle making 1/2" tubes like penne pasta. Set aside..
7. When water comes to boil and shrimp shells are pink, pour the liquid through strainer into large heat resistant bowl. Then return strained liquid to the sauce pan and stir in grits. Return to medium heat and stir occasionally, keeping the grits smooth in consistency. Turn heat to low and cover the pot with lid..
8. In a medium skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. As the butter melts, toss the sliced and diced vegetables in seasonings with the olive oil..
9. While the butter melts, liberally sprinkle Kosher salt and cracked pepper over cleaned, drained shrimp..
10. Once butter has melted in skillet, stir in vegetables. Keep them moving in pan so they are evenly heated. When vegetables begin to wilt, add shrimp to pan and continue to stir, until all the shrimp have curled and have turned pink..
11. Now toss the remaining scallions into shrimp and vegetable mixture. turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 5 mins..
12. In a dinner bowl or large plate, pour in serving of grits, then scoop shrimp and vegetables on top..

With a few simple changes to pack in a bit more flavor. This quick and easy shrimp and grits recipe will wow your family as a weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party. The vein of the shrimp runs along the back of the shrimp. Once a popular morning meal throughout the South, shrimp and grits is no longer restricted to breakfast tables below the Mason-Dixon line. Cook grits according to package directions; set aside and keep warm.