South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    3 People
  • VIEWS
    24

A vibrant and flavorful twist on classic comfort food, this South of the Border Shrimp and Grits is a fiesta in a bowl, ready in a flash! Creamy, cheesy grits meet zesty shrimp and crispy bacon for an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    148 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    867 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, grits, chicken broth, and butter over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. (2 minutes)

02

Step
7 mins

Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. (5-7 minutes)

03

Step
0 mins

Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside.

04

Step
6 mins

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned. (6 minutes)

05

Step
0 mins

Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.

06

Step
4 mins

Add bell peppers to the bacon grease in the skillet. Add shrimp and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until peppers are heated through and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque. (3-5 minutes)

07

Step
0 mins

Stir in the chopped bacon.

08

Step
0 mins

Place a generous spoonful of grits in each bowl and top with the shrimp mixture. Drizzle with hot sauce to taste.

For extra flavor, try using smoked paprika in your taco seasoning mix.
If you don't have bacon, chorizo makes a delicious substitute.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference for spice.
Fresh bell peppers can be used instead of frozen. Dice them and sauté until softened before adding the shrimp.

Fabiola Walsh

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.6/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Hannah Doyle

    Jun 19, 2025

    This recipe is fantastic! The shrimp is so flavorful and the grits are perfectly creamy.

  • Derick Schinner

    May 3, 2025

    I added a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Delicious!

  • Paris Volkman

    Apr 30, 2025

    I loved how quickly this came together. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

  • Geovany King

    Apr 18, 2025

    My family raved about this dish! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

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