Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Shrimp and Grits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

Creamy grits simmered with shrimp, smoked sausage, and a touch of Texas heat for a Southern comfort dish with a twist. This Southern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs grits, shrimp, smoked sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (dry, cooked in 5 cups water) grits
• 1 lb (peeled and deveined) shrimp
• 1/2 lb (chopped) smoked sausage
• 1 small (diced) bell peppers
• 1 small (diced) onions
• 2 (minced) garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook grits over medium heat with 5 cups water until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Stir in milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: In a skillet, cook sausage and onions over medium heat for 5 minutes until sausage is browned. Add peppers, garlic, chili powder, and cayenne; cook 3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes until pink. Fold into grits and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.