Shrimp and Grits
A cheesy shrimp and grits casserole perfect as a main dish.
Servings Prep Time
6People 30Minutes
Cook Time
45Minutes
Servings Prep Time
6People 30Minutes
Cook Time
45Minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Bring the Chicken Broth and Salt to a boil. Add the grits and simmer covered for 25 minutes. Stir together the cooked grits and all of the shredded cheese after reserving 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese for the top.
  2. Saute the garlic, green pepper, and green onions in melted butter in a skillet over medium heat until tender.
  3. Stir together the Grits, Rotel Tomatoes and Chilies, Shrimp, Salt and Pepper with the ingredients in the skillet.
  4. Transfer the skillet ingredients to a greased 9 x 13 casserole and top with 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in a pre heated 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
Recipe Notes

You can use medium shrimp or large shrimp and cut them in half.  I find them more flavorful than smaller shrimp and much easier to shell.  I prepare them using my Chesapeake Bay Shrimp recipe.

http://threeforksintheroad.com/recipe/chesapeake-bay-shrimp/

This dish is great as a main dish with a salad, but would be terrific served for brunch or as a side dish.

When my daughter and son in law were here last winter I had leftovers.  I heated them up and served as an appetizer as well.  My son in law could not get enough.

The first batch is very creamy.  It reheats extremely well.  I reheat in a low oven ( a microwave reheat would overcook the shrimp and make them chewy).  When reheated the dish is a little drier, but just as delicious.

A definite family favorite.  The only thing I wish is that I had discovered and repeated it sooner!