Skip to main content Share
& Save

Bubba’s Shrimp & Grits

By Bubba Hiers

JUMP TO RECIPE

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4-6

video

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided salt
  • 2 cups quick grits
  • 1/4 cup chopped bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced leek
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 36 medium peeled, tails removed, and deveined shrimp
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 cups water

Directions

In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, bring 6 cups water, the butter, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits. Continue whisking occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the grits are thick and tender. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

For the gravy, saute the bacon in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered. Stir in the onion, peppers, leek and garlic and cook until soft. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Sprinkle in the flour, and stir, making sure all of the flour is well incorporated. Add the wine and cream, stirring well until the sauce has thickened. In a small bottle or bowl, mix the 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder and season the gravy to taste. Serve the shrimp gravy over grits.

Tip: For creamier grits, add a small amount of heavy cream.

YOU’RE NOT SIGNED IN. LOGIN OR JOIN TO POST A REVIEW.

Lottie Rabb

November 15, 2013
this is delicious and I enjoy eating and thank you Mrs.Dean

Duane Beach

September 07, 2012
Dear Miss Paula: I want to try your Shrimp & Grits recipe from The Cooking Bible, but would like to know what I can use as a substitute for Leeks. My hubby has told me that he HATES leeks. Please help me. Love & Best Dishes - Duane L. Beach Cathedral City, CA

Angel Woods

July 06, 2012
my friends and I came to your restaurant in Cherokee, It was fabulous!!! We had a great girls weekend celebrating my friend's birthday!! Shrimp n grit wonderful!!!

YOU’RE NOT SIGNED IN. LOGIN OR JOIN TO ASK A QUESTION.

No questions