How to Make the Best Shrimp and Grits | Serious Eats

Shrimp and grits is a dish with so many renditions, the only thing you can really count on is that it contains shrimp...and grits. Often there's pork, sometimes mushrooms, and the amount of gravy can range from none to tons. This recipe features plump shrimp, seared mushrooms, crispy bacon, and rich cheese grits infused with layers and layers of flavor. Culinary Director Daniel Gritzer shows you how to make it.
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renaissance of SE!

[@MyPartytime69]

Just made it, it was a hit with the whole family! Even the fussy toddler. Serious Hits again!

[@ak1337azn]

"but...you know, it's my recipe." Great video, SE.

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

wow shrimp and grits can be made 50 different ways, this is definitely a top 5!!!

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

ok after a couple more bites, possible top 3!!!

[@PhatTrumpet2]

You had me at "Shrimpy Gritz." So adorable!

[@SkkyJuse]

Yay for shrimp and grits. These look very, very tasty.

[@VoiceOfReason5487]

Not bad for a Yankee! :) I like to make mine with smoked sausage instead of bacon.

[@lindap.p.1337]

I am gonna have to try it! Thank you.

[@suratiivey9142]

I like your version with the gruyere.

[@gearhead0330]

I tried this, and it was awesome

[@suzannebenz8928]

Looks Yummy!

[@JamesAreySeattle]

Looks amazing. Thumbs up on the gruyere!
-- James

[@BrianMcNay]

Looks dam good

[@rxlo1062]

Delicious 😋

[@raputha1148]

that looks amazing!

[@amyjohnson4543]

Yum! I have been looking for a good shrimp and grits recipe for awhile. This one speaks to me

[@timothyogden9761]

You may hand me a bowl of this day or night. I'm all in!!

[@howexistential]

I was planning doing absolutely nothing on my day off, but here you are, making me all inspired to cook a southern dish I know nothing about. Does this pair well with white wine? Is it too extra to deglaze the shrimpy pan with white wine?

[@debradowling800]

A little wine never hurt anyone. It isn't necessary though, pretty flavorful without.

[@slippersmomma]

White wine is good to deglaze the pan, I do know that.

[@ElDuardo01]

Salt draws moisture or retains it?

[@Sonny1065LV]

This looks fantastic!!

[@pixmoto]

where did stella go?

[@slippersmomma]

Yeah, I've never understood why the label directions are always so short on liquid. They need more. With the coarse ground ones, I sometimes approach 6 cups to 1 cup of grits.

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

Love your meat grinder collection. I had one also , for lack of space, I let go of them ☹️ . Oh , and your grit and shrimp recipe GENIUS.

[@venitastrong489]

Hello chef

[@irish_failed_guitarist]

Irish person. Never tasted grits. They look nice.

[@SkkyJuse]

Shane Boylan Oh no, you need to get yourself some, stat! They’re the southern U.S. comfort starch. They’re great prepared savory or even sweet with some butter and brown sugar. 😋

[@Brakeff]

Where can I get this recipe? Looks great, I can almost taste it now!

[@EGOCOGITOSUM]

Did you tasted McGinny Gigginny?

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[@Obsidianone831]

Background music too loud. His voice is competing with it. Distracting for an otherwise excellent vid.

[@giulioferrarichegadeabuso5008]

Ullio

[@vanscoyoc]

Is shrimp and polenta blasphemy?

[@EGOCOGITOSUM]

White corn polenta is often served with shrimps in northen italy.....Venice area to be precise

[@xnonsuchx]

That's not how Sandra Lee does it ;-)

[@debradowling800]

That's because she cooks' like old people f##k.

[@forbidnfruit5765]

Hahaha! It's not how Rachael Ray does it either! :)

[@topemeister3000]

First

[@angellover02171]

Oh hell no! At least he didn't use milk to cook his grits.

[@moldypizza]

angellover02171 What you think he did wrong?

[@angellover02171]

@@moldypizza using stock instead of water is just wrong. Personally I like shrimp and grits or sausage grits and egg. Bacon is a bit strong for shrimp, adding chicken stock and cheese will also drown out the shrimp flavor that's why you're eating shrimp grits.
Shrimp and grits is very simple. The shrimp is seasoned with pepper, salt, and onion powder. add flour to the seasoned shrimp cook half way then add water(or shrimp stock) to your frying pan let it cook down to sauce. Grits is also really easy to cook as well but time consuming if you want them really creamy. Water, grits, and salt. I use a slow cooker on low. Every 10-15 min during the two hour cook time, I give the grits a good stir. My grits always turn out great. Don't use easy cook grits for this.

[@moldypizza]

angellover02171 Thanks for sharing! I will try your recipe too if I get the chance. Are you from the south?

[@angellover02171]

@@moldypizza Yes i grew up down south until the end of elementary school. Our school breakfast would often be grits with sausage.

[@Missin44]

@@angellover02171 ridiculous, blah, blah, blah

[@ChillAssTurtle]

But chicken n beef are better than shrimp :)

[@Lucky13Twice]

This just doesn't look good

[@scottklun1416]

Purple corn too