epicurious
Saucy Shrimp and Grits
WHY IT’S LIGHT In this version of a Southern staple, the grits are enriched with a little butter, but no cheese. The shrimp are cooked in a quick tomato sauce seasoned with smoky bacon, onion, and hot sauce.
👥 4 Servings👤 Epicurious📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil. Whisk in grits; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, whisking occasionally, until grits are creamy and tender, about ⏱️ 30 minutes; stir in butter.
cups water4 3/4(14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice1 can
2
After grits have cooked ⏱️ 15 minutes, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 4 to ⏱️ 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add onion and garlic to rendered fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and browned, 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes.
bacon (2 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces2 slices(14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice1 canmedium onion, halved and thinly sliced1
3
Add tomatoes (with their juice) and remaining 1/4 cup water to skillet; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until opaque throughout, 2 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Stir in hot sauce. Serve immediately over grits, sprinkled with bacon.
(14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice1 canlarge shrimp, peeled and deveined1 poundbacon (2 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces2 slices
4
Frozen shrimp are a handy and less expensive alternative to fresh. In fact, most “fresh” shrimp have already been frozen and thawed. Look for raw “easy peel” shrimp rather than peeled. They’re already deveined, and the shell helps preserve flavor and texture. Simply thaw them in a cool-water bath, then peel.
(14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice1 canlarge shrimp, peeled and deveined1 pound
5
(Per Serving)
6
Calories: 362
7
Fat: 9.5g (4.5g Saturated Fat)
8
Protein: 28.9g
9
Carbohydrates: 39.4g
10
Fiber: 1.1g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...