Have you ever had Shrimp and Grits? I never had. In fact, growing up out West, I didn’t really even know what grits were. I am sure you can get them there, but I had never noticed them in the grocery store or on a menu. When I moved to the Tennessee I noticed them EVERYWHERE. Here in the South, people love grits and you will find this dish in some form on most Southern menus. I am a HUGE shrimp fan, and so of course I had to try it. Let me tell….Shrimp and Grits are sooo good! I loved this dish and order it often. When we were on our annual South Carolina trip for Fall break this year I met a fellow ‘foodie’ on the beach at Edisto Island. She informed me that the best grits in the south were local ones and sold at a little farmers market on the Island. Of course I had to stop by on our home and pick some up as a souvenir:)
I of course set out to find a really good Shrimp and Grits recipe. I settled on a recipe from the cookbook ‘Simply Suppers’ by Jennifer Chandler.
This cookbook is a collection of mouthwatering meals–that are easy and comforting.This recipe is based off one from the executive Chef and owner of The Grove Gill in Memphis Tennessee. People say his shrimp and grits are the absolute best. I have to admit that they are pretty darn good! This recipe comes together quickly and tastes great. The perfect way to enjoy a little taste of the South!
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Shrimp and Grits
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Wonderful cajun flavored shrimp over creamy stone ground grits is a true Southern dish that hits the spot every time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasonings
- 2 Tb olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced Tasso ham**
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or cooking wine)
- 2 Tb finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 4 cups Creamy Stone Ground Grits, warm–Recipe follows–make grits first
- 2 Tb butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tb finely sliced scallions
**Tasso ham is a spicy, peppery smoked pork often used in Cajun cooking. If you cannot find it, you can substitute cooked bacon.
Creamy Stone Ground Grits
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl and toss with the Cajun seasonings. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil until a few droplets of water sizzle when carefully sprinkled in the pan. Add the shrimp, garlic, and ham, and cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimp are lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the wine and parsley. Cook until the liquid is reduced in volume by half, about 2 minutes. Add the stock and over high heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Portion warm grits into the serving bowls and using tongs, place equal portions of shrimp over the grits.
- Return the sauce to the stovetop and over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until reduced in volume by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted and well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and grits, and garnish with scallions. Serve immediately.
Grits:
- In a large saucepot combine the chicken stock and milk. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Whisk in the grits and season with slat and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, whisking often, until the liquid is absorbed, about 35-40 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot. Makes 4 cups
- *variations: stir in a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese–yum!
My favorite simple supper is waffles and eggs. Thanks.
my favorite simple supper is baked potato pile up, so easy, filling and healthy. Plus, my kids love it
I have a recipe for white chili that’s made with ground turkey, salsa verde and great northern beans. Very fast and very yummy. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite is just grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup!
Hash is our favorite simple supper. Any type of protein you have on hand combined with any veggies and seasonings and fried potatoes, the possibilities are endless.
I should read all these comments to get some more ideas!
My husband loves anything pasta, so when we’re in a time crunch or don’t have anything in particular planned for dinner, it’s usually pasta of some sort, and a spring or spinach salad. 🙂 Yum.
My favorite easy supper is just plain baked chicken with Lawry’s seasoning salt and baked potatoes. Throw them in the oven and that’s it!!!
my favorite simple supper is definately bbq chicken and cheesy potatos. or if your in utah they are more commonly known as funeral potatos
Our favorite would probably be soup/chili with cornbread. 🙂 And that’s what’s on right now!
My family’s favorite simple supper is breakfast for dinner. We love waffles with strawberries and whip cream or pancakes with homemade syrup:) And of course my hubby loves his bacon and eggs.
Welsh Rarebit… At least I think that’s what it’s called; it was a favorite growing up. Chopped boiled eggs in a creamy cheesy sauce, slopped onto English muffins or toast. Pure comfort food!!!
Oh, how I love shiny new cookbooks! My favorite simple supper is breakfast for dinner.
Turkey chili! Put it in the crockpot in the morning and fugetaboutit until dinner. 🙂
Something we call Chippies! Beef with bacon and onion wrapped up inside.
Tomato basil soup. It’s so simple, yet so yummy.
I love anything I can put in a crockpot and leave for hours.
I love chili and cornbread for a simple supper.
Besides cereal, my simple supper would be salad with leftover chicken on top.
My favorite simple dinner is frozen stuffed pasta with my homemade tomato sauce that I always have on hand.
My most favorite, simply go-to “meal” is grilled cheese and a can/box of tomato soup. I always have those ingredients on hand and absolutely love that combo.
My most favorite, simply go-to “meal” is grilled cheese and a can/box of tomato soup. I always have those ingredients on hand and absolutely love that combo.
Pasta = simple supper
Pasta = simple supper
Pasta = simple supper
fried rice is always quick and easy–or thai basil chicken over rice w/ an egg on top
fried rice is always quick and easy–or thai basil chicken over rice w/ an egg on top
fried rice is always quick and easy–or thai basil chicken over rice w/ an egg on top
fried rice is always quick and easy–or thai basil chicken over rice w/ an egg on top
My favorite simple meal is homemade pancakes. Something so simple, yet so yummy. It’s my kids favorite meal of the week. Breakfast for dinner, Genius!
My favorite simple meal is homemade pancakes. Something so simple, yet so yummy. It’s my kids favorite meal of the week. Breakfast for dinner, Genius!
Homemade soup. My favorite is chicken posole from Camilla V. Saulsbury’s book Enlightened Soups, but any homemade soup will do.
Homemade soup. My favorite is chicken posole from Camilla V. Saulsbury’s book Enlightened Soups, but any homemade soup will do.
Homemade soup. My favorite is chicken posole from Camilla V. Saulsbury’s book Enlightened Soups, but any homemade soup will do.
Homemade soup. My favorite is chicken posole from Camilla V. Saulsbury’s book Enlightened Soups, but any homemade soup will do.
Our simple and delicious supper is crockpot bbq chicken. We love it.
Our simple and delicious supper is crockpot bbq chicken. We love it.
Our simple and delicious supper is crockpot bbq chicken. We love it.
Our simple and delicious supper is crockpot bbq chicken. We love it.
Grilled veggies and couscous. So easy and so good!
Grilled veggies and couscous. So easy and so good!
Grilled veggies and couscous. So easy and so good!
One of our super easy favorites is tomato soup and grilled cheese! My favorite grilled cheese has provolone, fresh basil, tomato and a little olive oil. It’s incredible!
One of our super easy favorites is tomato soup and grilled cheese! My favorite grilled cheese has provolone, fresh basil, tomato and a little olive oil. It’s incredible!
One of our super easy favorites is tomato soup and grilled cheese! My favorite grilled cheese has provolone, fresh basil, tomato and a little olive oil. It’s incredible!
One of our super easy favorites is tomato soup and grilled cheese! My favorite grilled cheese has provolone, fresh basil, tomato and a little olive oil. It’s incredible!
Our favorite is homemade pizza. We keep extra dough in the freezer so then all we have to do is load the toppings on. Yum!
Our favorite is homemade pizza. We keep extra dough in the freezer so then all we have to do is load the toppings on. Yum!
Our favorite is homemade pizza. We keep extra dough in the freezer so then all we have to do is load the toppings on. Yum!
Our favorite is homemade pizza. We keep extra dough in the freezer so then all we have to do is load the toppings on. Yum!
Mine would have to be lasagna. Yum!
Mine would have to be lasagna. Yum!
Mine would have to be lasagna. Yum!
Mine would have to be lasagna. Yum!
My fav simple supper is homemade chicken salad sandwiches. Everyone in the family likes them and they hardly take any time at all!
My fav simple supper is homemade chicken salad sandwiches. Everyone in the family likes them and they hardly take any time at all!
My fav simple supper is homemade chicken salad sandwiches. Everyone in the family likes them and they hardly take any time at all!
My fav simple supper is homemade chicken salad sandwiches. Everyone in the family likes them and they hardly take any time at all!
Hmm the simplist is pasta and biscuits. But I LOVE my crockpot. Almost as easy as pasta.
I’ve never had grits. I’ve always wanted to try them.
Hmm the simplist is pasta and biscuits. But I LOVE my crockpot. Almost as easy as pasta.
I’ve never had grits. I’ve always wanted to try them.
Hmm the simplist is pasta and biscuits. But I LOVE my crockpot. Almost as easy as pasta.
I’ve never had grits. I’ve always wanted to try them.
Hmm the simplist is pasta and biscuits. But I LOVE my crockpot. Almost as easy as pasta.
I’ve never had grits. I’ve always wanted to try them.
My favorite simple supper is spaghetti and homemade meatballs with breadsticks. I look forward to trying this recipe!
My favorite simple supper is spaghetti and homemade meatballs with breadsticks. I look forward to trying this recipe!
My favorite simple supper is spaghetti and homemade meatballs with breadsticks. I look forward to trying this recipe!
My favorite simple supper is spaghetti and homemade meatballs with breadsticks. I look forward to trying this recipe!
We love to grab some sausage and waffles from the freezer. Then scramble some eggs to go with them! We did this just a couple of nights ago. Love your recipes!
We love to grab some sausage and waffles from the freezer. Then scramble some eggs to go with them! We did this just a couple of nights ago. Love your recipes!
We love to grab some sausage and waffles from the freezer. Then scramble some eggs to go with them! We did this just a couple of nights ago. Love your recipes!
We love to grab some sausage and waffles from the freezer. Then scramble some eggs to go with them! We did this just a couple of nights ago. Love your recipes!
Grilled cheese (or panini) with homemade tomato basil soup. Easy and delicious.
Grilled cheese (or panini) with homemade tomato basil soup. Easy and delicious.
Grilled cheese (or panini) with homemade tomato basil soup. Easy and delicious.
My favorite simple supper is probably baked potatoes loaded with toppings and sometimes a can of chili 🙂
My favorite simple supper is probably baked potatoes loaded with toppings and sometimes a can of chili 🙂
My favorite simple supper is probably baked potatoes loaded with toppings and sometimes a can of chili 🙂
My favorite simple supper is probably baked potatoes loaded with toppings and sometimes a can of chili 🙂
What we call “Sausage & Rice”. Cut one pound of Conecuh smoked sausage (it’s the best kind!) into small pieces. Put in crock pot. Stir in one can of spaghetti sauce (we use $1 a can Del Monte). Cook on low for a few hours. When you’re almost ready to eat, cook 2 cups of rice. Stir the cooked rice into the sausage mixture. Serve with salad and it’s a simple supper. Especially if the sausage has been pre-cut and stored in the freezer. Then, it can just be stirred together in the crockpot.
What we call “Sausage & Rice”. Cut one pound of Conecuh smoked sausage (it’s the best kind!) into small pieces. Put in crock pot. Stir in one can of spaghetti sauce (we use $1 a can Del Monte). Cook on low for a few hours. When you’re almost ready to eat, cook 2 cups of rice. Stir the cooked rice into the sausage mixture. Serve with salad and it’s a simple supper. Especially if the sausage has been pre-cut and stored in the freezer. Then, it can just be stirred together in the crockpot.
What we call “Sausage & Rice”. Cut one pound of Conecuh smoked sausage (it’s the best kind!) into small pieces. Put in crock pot. Stir in one can of spaghetti sauce (we use $1 a can Del Monte). Cook on low for a few hours. When you’re almost ready to eat, cook 2 cups of rice. Stir the cooked rice into the sausage mixture. Serve with salad and it’s a simple supper. Especially if the sausage has been pre-cut and stored in the freezer. Then, it can just be stirred together in the crockpot.
We love to have breakfast for a simple dinner…usually waffles or sausage-eggs-biscuits
We love to have breakfast for a simple dinner…usually waffles or sausage-eggs-biscuits
We love to have breakfast for a simple dinner…usually waffles or sausage-eggs-biscuits
We love to have breakfast for a simple dinner…usually waffles or sausage-eggs-biscuits
Our favorite simple supper would be 20 min yoshido salmon, a sweet potato w/brown sugar and broccoli. Yummy…
Our favorite simple supper would be 20 min yoshido salmon, a sweet potato w/brown sugar and broccoli. Yummy…
Our favorite simple supper would be 20 min yoshido salmon, a sweet potato w/brown sugar and broccoli. Yummy…
Our favorite simple supper would be 20 min yoshido salmon, a sweet potato w/brown sugar and broccoli. Yummy…
This cookbook sounds great. My favorite simple supper is a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
This cookbook sounds great. My favorite simple supper is a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
This cookbook sounds great. My favorite simple supper is a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
This cookbook sounds great. My favorite simple supper is a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
Our favorite simple supper is soup and paninis-easy and good!
Our favorite simple supper is soup and paninis-easy and good!
Our favorite simple supper is soup and paninis-easy and good!
Our favorite simple supper is soup and paninis-easy and good!
Favorite simple supper for us is either tacos, or buffalo chicken sandwiches. Done in no time and not a big mess!
Favorite simple supper for us is either tacos, or buffalo chicken sandwiches. Done in no time and not a big mess!
Favorite simple supper for us is either tacos, or buffalo chicken sandwiches. Done in no time and not a big mess!
The book sounds wonderfulm anything with shrimp has to be great. My simple comfort dinners are chicken soup or beef stew and homemade rolls.
Renee
The book sounds wonderfulm anything with shrimp has to be great. My simple comfort dinners are chicken soup or beef stew and homemade rolls.
Renee
Anything crockpot is my idea of a simple meal. If I can fix it and forget it, I love it!
Anything crockpot is my idea of a simple meal. If I can fix it and forget it, I love it!
Grilled cheese and tomato soup. So simple but so good!
Grilled cheese and tomato soup. So simple but so good!
Pasta!
Pasta!
Yeah! Thanks for the Monday surprise! Anything with red sauce – spaghetti, pizza…
Yeah! Thanks for the Monday surprise! Anything with red sauce – spaghetti, pizza…
We have our favorite supper almost once a week: Pasta with a simple tomato butter sauce on top! YUM!
We have our favorite supper almost once a week: Pasta with a simple tomato butter sauce on top! YUM!
My favorite simple supper is stove-top lasagna, easy cooking one pot meal.
My favorite simple supper is stove-top lasagna, easy cooking one pot meal.
Southwest Chicken and polenta…easy, super fast and TASTY!! Maybe that’s what’s gonna be for dinner…hmmmm…. 🙂
Southwest Chicken and polenta…easy, super fast and TASTY!! Maybe that’s what’s gonna be for dinner…hmmmm…. 🙂
Southwest Chicken and polenta…easy, super fast and TASTY!! Maybe that’s what’s gonna be for dinner…hmmmm…. 🙂
Tacos!
Tacos!
Tacos!
Tacos!
My family loves my homemade spagettie sauce with angel hair pasta!!!
My family loves my homemade spagettie sauce with angel hair pasta!!!
My family loves my homemade spagettie sauce with angel hair pasta!!!
My family loves my homemade spagettie sauce with angel hair pasta!!!
When I need a simple dinner we usually have club house sandwiches. I would love a cookbook with more exciting ideas!
When I need a simple dinner we usually have club house sandwiches. I would love a cookbook with more exciting ideas!
When I need a simple dinner we usually have club house sandwiches. I would love a cookbook with more exciting ideas!
When I need a simple dinner we usually have club house sandwiches. I would love a cookbook with more exciting ideas!
We love pulled pork sandwiches with homemade BBQ sauce!
We love pulled pork sandwiches with homemade BBQ sauce!
We love pulled pork sandwiches with homemade BBQ sauce!
that looks wonderful! I wonder if I’ll be able to find stone-ground grits here in Seattle?! 🙂 My favorite simple dinner is probably taco salad. I don’t know why but I love taco salad! and it’s so easy!
that looks wonderful! I wonder if I’ll be able to find stone-ground grits here in Seattle?! 🙂 My favorite simple dinner is probably taco salad. I don’t know why but I love taco salad! and it’s so easy!
that looks wonderful! I wonder if I’ll be able to find stone-ground grits here in Seattle?! 🙂 My favorite simple dinner is probably taco salad. I don’t know why but I love taco salad! and it’s so easy!
My favorite simple supper is called Cowboy Dinner. Tasty, hot, and de-lish.
My favorite simple supper is called Cowboy Dinner. Tasty, hot, and de-lish.
My favorite simple supper is called Cowboy Dinner. Tasty, hot, and de-lish.
My favorite simple supper is called Cowboy Dinner. Tasty, hot, and de-lish.
My favorite simple supper would be soup.. I have a few recipes that I keep ingredients on hand for, so all I have to do is dump everything in a pot, heat, and serve.
My favorite simple supper would be soup.. I have a few recipes that I keep ingredients on hand for, so all I have to do is dump everything in a pot, heat, and serve.
My favorite simple supper would be soup.. I have a few recipes that I keep ingredients on hand for, so all I have to do is dump everything in a pot, heat, and serve.
My favorite simple supper would be soup.. I have a few recipes that I keep ingredients on hand for, so all I have to do is dump everything in a pot, heat, and serve.
My favorite simple dinner is garlic chicken served over rice. Absolutely easy and can’t miss with my kids. I’ve been eating grits since I was a little girl, but never with shrimp. This looks yummy! Thanks for all the recipes!
My favorite simple dinner is garlic chicken served over rice. Absolutely easy and can’t miss with my kids. I’ve been eating grits since I was a little girl, but never with shrimp. This looks yummy! Thanks for all the recipes!
My favorite simple dinner is garlic chicken served over rice. Absolutely easy and can’t miss with my kids. I’ve been eating grits since I was a little girl, but never with shrimp. This looks yummy! Thanks for all the recipes!
crockpot chicken burritos! yum! Thanks for all the great recipes!
crockpot chicken burritos! yum! Thanks for all the great recipes!
crockpot chicken burritos! yum! Thanks for all the great recipes!
A simple supper cookbook! Wonderful. Please count me in. I usually make fried rice with whatever meat or veggies need to be used up in the fridge. Yum!
A simple supper cookbook! Wonderful. Please count me in. I usually make fried rice with whatever meat or veggies need to be used up in the fridge. Yum!
A simple supper cookbook! Wonderful. Please count me in. I usually make fried rice with whatever meat or veggies need to be used up in the fridge. Yum!
Tacos!
Tacos!
Ours is taco soup with biscuits or fry bread. It’s so simple that even my non cooking husband can throw it together!
Ours is taco soup with biscuits or fry bread. It’s so simple that even my non cooking husband can throw it together!
It’s just my husband and I and our two dogs these days and our fav simple supper is hamburger soup and cornbread. My husband and I make the soup together and he makes the best cornbread. We all enjoy sharing the rewards! Thanks for this shrimp and grits recipe – we’ll have to try it!
It’s just my husband and I and our two dogs these days and our fav simple supper is hamburger soup and cornbread. My husband and I make the soup together and he makes the best cornbread. We all enjoy sharing the rewards! Thanks for this shrimp and grits recipe – we’ll have to try it!
Pasta with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes – that is a simple supper – or a panini sandwich. Then there is always breakfast like my friend Pam!
Pasta with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes – that is a simple supper – or a panini sandwich. Then there is always breakfast like my friend Pam!
We love sandwiches — chicken salad, blts, turkey w/provolone, etc.
We love sandwiches — chicken salad, blts, turkey w/provolone, etc.
A bowl of my Mom’s vegetable soup. Her soup is so much better than mine.
A bowl of my Mom’s vegetable soup. Her soup is so much better than mine.
Breakfast for supper – poached eggs, bacon and toast.
Breakfast for supper – poached eggs, bacon and toast.
Breakfast for supper – poached eggs, bacon and toast.
I think our favorite simple dinner is breakfast! Either dutch pancakes (basically crepes) with different fillings or a dutch puff pancake. We love breakfast for dinner!
I think our favorite simple dinner is breakfast! Either dutch pancakes (basically crepes) with different fillings or a dutch puff pancake. We love breakfast for dinner!
I think our favorite simple dinner is breakfast! Either dutch pancakes (basically crepes) with different fillings or a dutch puff pancake. We love breakfast for dinner!
I think our favorite simple dinner is breakfast! Either dutch pancakes (basically crepes) with different fillings or a dutch puff pancake. We love breakfast for dinner!
My daughter and I were just talking about needing a good recipe for grits & shrimp 🙂
The favorite simple supper in our house is creamed tuna over rice, toast, or pasta. We make the cream sauce from scratch and to many that sounds far from simple but it’s the way we have always done it and it is oh so good 🙂
My daughter and I were just talking about needing a good recipe for grits & shrimp 🙂
The favorite simple supper in our house is creamed tuna over rice, toast, or pasta. We make the cream sauce from scratch and to many that sounds far from simple but it’s the way we have always done it and it is oh so good 🙂
My daughter and I were just talking about needing a good recipe for grits & shrimp 🙂
The favorite simple supper in our house is creamed tuna over rice, toast, or pasta. We make the cream sauce from scratch and to many that sounds far from simple but it’s the way we have always done it and it is oh so good 🙂
My daughter and I were just talking about needing a good recipe for grits & shrimp 🙂
The favorite simple supper in our house is creamed tuna over rice, toast, or pasta. We make the cream sauce from scratch and to many that sounds far from simple but it’s the way we have always done it and it is oh so good 🙂
My favorite simple meal is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKat.com). Love it!
My favorite simple meal is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKat.com). Love it!
My favorite simple meal is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKat.com). Love it!
My favorite simple supper is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKate recipes). Love it!
My favorite simple supper is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKate recipes). Love it!
My favorite simple supper is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKate recipes). Love it!
My favorite simple supper is homemade Angel Biscuts and homemade Chicken and Gnocchi soup (soup recipe from CopyKate recipes). Love it!
My favorite simply supper is a pot of soup and cornbread. My boys LOVE it and I love that it is done in only a few simple steps!
My favorite simply supper is a pot of soup and cornbread. My boys LOVE it and I love that it is done in only a few simple steps!
My favorite simply supper is a pot of soup and cornbread. My boys LOVE it and I love that it is done in only a few simple steps!
My favorite simply supper is a pot of soup and cornbread. My boys LOVE it and I love that it is done in only a few simple steps!
Sounds like a GREAT cookbook! I’d love it. My favorite simple supper is my homemade mac and cheese.
Sounds like a GREAT cookbook! I’d love it. My favorite simple supper is my homemade mac and cheese.
Sounds like a GREAT cookbook! I’d love it. My favorite simple supper is my homemade mac and cheese.
Sounds like a GREAT cookbook! I’d love it. My favorite simple supper is my homemade mac and cheese.