Southern-Style Grits and Eggs with Shrimp Recipe
This Southern-Style Grits and Eggs with Shrimp recipe is a delightful blend of creamy grits, perfectly cooked shrimp, and soft-poached eggs, seasoned with a touch of Southern spice. A true comfort food that brings the taste of the South to your table.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan For preparing grits
- 1 Skillet For cooking shrimp
- 1 Pot For poaching eggs
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grits, uncooked
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded Optional
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 4 Eggs, poached
- Green onions, sliced For garnish
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add salt, and then whisk in the grits.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in butter and cheese (if using), season with salt to taste. Keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the grits into bowls, top with shrimp and a poached egg.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, stir in chopped cooked bacon or sausage into the grits before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 345mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.5mg
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