Boom! Done! Your shrimp and grits are ready to serve! It is SO GOOD, right? No joke, this is the best shrimp and grits recipe out there. It certainly is for me! At least I think so! There are so may different ways to make shrimp and grits. In the south, we find it on menus everywhere, and no two recipes are the same, usually because of the sauce or gravy. Everyone who has ever tried this recipe has raved about it. I think you will, too. Let’s talk about how to make shrimp and grits, shall we? Brown the Andouille Sausage. Heat a large skillet over medium heat (or a large pot) and add the andouille. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. As a variation, add chopped bacon. The bacon fat makes a nice roux. You can go darker if you’d like. Questions? See my post on How to Make a Roux (with video). Cook for 1 minute to let the flavors develop. Add more liquid as needed. The Second Simmer. Stir in the sausage and simmer another 30 minutes or longer to your desired flavor. Adjust for seasonings. Cover and let the shrimp cook 3-5 minutes to cook through and turn pink. Butter and Water/Cream. While the shrimp gravy is simmering, add the butter, water (and milk or cream, if using) and optional salt to a pot. Bring the water to a boil. Cooking the Grits. Stir in the grits and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat, then cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often. Add water or milk/heavy cream as needed if the grits get too thick and dry. Cheese. Stir in the cheese a bit at a time until it is melted through. Butter and cheese make outstanding grits. Ladle Into Bowls. Serve the cheesy grits into bowls, then top with shrimp gravy, andouille and cooked shrimp. Garnish. Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh parsley and green onion, maybe a squeeze of lemon juice. Don’t forget the hot sauce! That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my ;recipe for shrimp and grits. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Spice it up! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/15/23 to include new information. It was originally published on 11/17/21.
