Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp & Grits is a delicious and comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter served over creamy grits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil and add grits. Cook according to package instructions until creamy.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp over the creamy grits and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the shrimp before serving.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or hot sauce for a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Grits, Southern Cuisine, Comfort Food