Description
A simple recipe for creamy grits topped with savory shrimp, prepared easily in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine grits, water or broth, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker insert. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or on high for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally until the grits are thick and creamy.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the milk and butter until melted and smooth.
- In a separate skillet, sauté the onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, 1/2 cup chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using) to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Spoon the cooked grits into bowls. Top with the shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking grits if you need a shorter cooking time, adjusting liquid amounts as necessary for your brand.
- For richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water for cooking the grits.
- You can add shredded cheese to the grits at the end for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: slow cooker, shrimp and grits, grits recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, low fat