Charleston, South Carolina is known for their delicious comfort foods and bringing the best recipes to the game. In cooking, there are many ways to mix and match and ingredients that you would never imagine working together. Kick back with some awesome Southern food and discover a few shrimp and grits recipes to take your meal experience to the next level.
Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Garlic Kale
This is a lighter recipe for people who want to add some greens to their meal. Add a twist to the dish with the following ingredients. Grits, 6 cups cooking liquid (water, broth, milk, see notes), 1 tablespoon butter, 1, 1 cup shredded cheese, 6 cups baby kale, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon EACH: dried thyme, oregano, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 tablespoon butter. This is quite the recipe but adds the perfect amount of greens and spices to give this classic southern recipe a nice kick.
Gouda Grits with Brown Butter Shrimp
This recipe is a mouthwatering one for people with a sweet tooth and who like to add a little sweetness to their savory. Start with the shrimp to saute the brown butter just right. The full ingredient list in this recipe features gouda grits, 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock, 1 cup quick-cooking grits, 8 ounces gouda cheese, freshly grated, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 ears grilled sweet corn,, cut from the cob, 2 tablespoons freshly snipped chives, 1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and lastly 2 garlic cloves. This is a must-try recipe that is perfect for a comfort food breakfast.
The Lazy Southern’s Shrimp and Grits
This is a simple and quick recipe if you are on the go or in a rush out the door. For Southerner’s, you will love the classic and delicious taste with just a few needed ingredients. The things you will need are 12 ounces fully cooked andouille sausage, 12 ounces large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon bacon salt, 1 box instant cheesy grits, and 3 cups boiling water. This can take up to 30 minutes tops leaving you satisfied with this easy and classic southern recipe.
In the south, it is important to honor the comfort food traditions, but it is also exciting to try new things and alternative recipes with unique and fresh ingredients. Speaking of freshly made ingredients, check out Apple Spice’s catering menu which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with yummy desserts and beverages. You will not believe the quality of the food and staff members bringing you five-star services. For more ideas for shrimp and grits recipes, check out at least 10 more here.
