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Rosie’s Shrimp and Grits

10/14/14

Delicious Shrimp served over Creamy Cheese Grits, and drizzled with a creamy gravy. 

Here is a dish that I absolutely LOVE. This is not the traditional way, it’s definitely my way. This recipe is easy to follow, and you can serve it for breakfast lunch or dinner! Give it a try and tell me what you think!

Shrimp & Grits
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Rosie’s Shrimp and Grits

It's not the traditional shrimp and grits recipe - it's better! Perfectly cooked shrimp over cheesy grits and drizzled with a delicious gravy. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Shrimp and Grits
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white tail shrimp deveined and shells removed - but leave the tails on
  • 1/4 lb bacon chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup quick grits I used Quaker's brand in the video above
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp diced yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a medium sized pot, pour 1 cup water and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Now add in the butter/ margarine, and sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Place the pot on the stove top and turn the heat to high. Once the the liquid starts to boil, immediately turn the heat down to medium.
  • Stir the liquid, and gradually sprinkle in the grits. Let the grits cook until they thickens, and be sure to stir occasionally.
  • Once the grits are done add in the shredded cheese, stir, and turn the heat down to low.
  • Place a skillet on the stove top, and add in the bacon. Cook the bacon until the bacon is crisp. Remove the crisp bacon from the skillet, and reserve the fat. Sprinkle in the onions, and let cook for 2 minutes of medium heat. Remove the onions OR leave them in the pan.
  • Next, sprinkle in the all purpose flour, and stir. Let cook for 3 minutes.
  • Season the shrimp with the old bay seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup water along with the flour and bacon fat. Mix until it's creamy then toss is the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp in the white gravy for 2-4 minutes (the heat should still be on medium).
  • Place the grits in a bowl, then add the shrimp on top along with a little of the white gravy. Sprinkle the crisp bacon on top of the shrimp ( and parsley flakes if you choose), and serve!)

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    October 14, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Make some home made soup. (Vegetables and Beef).

    Reply
    • fran says

      July 11, 2017 at 8:48 pm

      we luv it thanks

      Reply
  2. Roy Brown says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Great recipes, keep them coming, the videos are so helpful!
    THANKS

    Roy Brown

    Reply
  3. Tiesha says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Delicious!! I’ve been looking at a recipes for this for years and this is one of the easiest so far. Thank you for your creativity and boldness to step out the box!! May God continue to bless all that you place your hands to. Keep em’ coming sugar!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 22, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Thank you sweetie! Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
      • Tiesha says

        October 22, 2014 at 5:57 pm

        No problem Lady! I have been stalking you at night..on YouTube Lol!! Then I get hungry.. I’m honored you replied! Take care!!

        Reply
  4. Sarah says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I’m eating this dish as we speak and it’s amazing!! Never thought I could make shrimp and grits taste so good. Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Kesha says

    January 2, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    The absolute Best!!

    Reply
  6. Sheila says

    June 19, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    I made Shrimp and Grits this morning my sauce was l little thick and I add garlic. My family loved it.

    Reply

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