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gouda cheese grits topped with BBQ shrimp, bacon and green onions in a seafood bowl
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BBQ Shrimp and Grits

BBQ Shrimp and Grits is a classic southern dish featuring cheesy shrimp drizzled with BBQ sauce and topped with bacon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 623kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Ingredients

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup stone ground grits (can use yellow or white)
  • ½ tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 8 oz. smoked gouda cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ tsp. cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste

SHRIMP

  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 lb. wild caught shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • ½ cup tangy BBQ sauce (any flavor)
  • ½ cup green onions (chopped)

Instructions

SMOKED GOUDA GRITS

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add grits and garlic salt. Stir and reduce heat to low heat.
  • Cover and simmer grits about 30 minutes until done. Whisk frequently while cooking to avoid lumps.
  • Take grits off of heat.
  • Add butter, cream cheese, shredded gouda, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add heavy cream and salt to taste. Stir, and cover grits until ready to serve.

SHRIMP

  • Cook bacon pieces in skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towels to drain. 
  • Drain grease from skillet, reserving 2 Tbsp. for shrimp.
  • Add shrimp to skillet and saute' until pink on both sides over medium heat (about 2 minutes). 
  • Add minced garlic and BBQ sauce. Stir a couple of times until shrimp is coated, then turn off heat.
  • Ladle grits into serving bowls, then spoon shrimp onto grits.
  • Top shrimp with crumbled bacon and green onions to garnish. 

Notes

  • Shrimp and Grits are best when eaten fresh.
  • Shrimp can take on a 'rubbery' consistency when reheated, so this dish isn't a good choice for leftovers. 
  • The secret to making good grits is to cook them low and slow. Stir grits while adding salted water, and stir frequently while they're cooking to avoid lumps.
  • View the Google Web Story about Southern Shrimp and Grits!

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1813mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 537mg | Iron: 1mg