Creole-Spiced Gulf Shrimp and Grits

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Creamy grits topped with Gulf shrimp sautéed in a bold Creole spice blend and buttery garlic sauce. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Stone-ground grits, Water, Salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Southern cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  2. Step 2: Remove grits from heat and stir in 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until creamy and melted. Keep warm.
  3. Step 3: While grits cook, toss 1 lb Gulf shrimp with 2 tsp Creole seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped green onions, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Cook for 1 additional minute.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the creamy grits into bowls and top with the Creole-spiced shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

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