Smoked Paprika Shrimp and Grits is one of our favorite feel-good Southern Classics. Originally a breakfast recipe, Shrimp and Grits have been popularized as a dinner dish, and it is found on menus across Louisville, Kentucky. This recipe highlights Bourbon Smoked Paprika and its effortless application. Enjoy restaurant staples like this one at home!
Serves: 4
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 20 min
For the grits:
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt
- 1 cup finely ground grits or cornmeal (also called “instant grits or polenta”)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper For the shrimp:
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 scallions, sliced, white and green separated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Bourbon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt
- ½ tsp Bourbon Citrus Pepper Juice from half a lemon
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped,
for garnish Method 1
- In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Pour grits in slowly, whisking vigorously, to combine.
- Once simmering, lower heat to a gentle bubble and cook grits for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, cheddar cheese and smoked pepper.
- Cover pot with a lid to keep warm.
2
- Heat a large skillet over high heat.
- Add butter and olive oil to pan.
- Once melted, add the scallion whites and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt and citrus pepper.
- Toss and cook for another minute.
- Off heat, add the lemon juice, scallion greens and parsley.
- Stir to combine.
3
- Spoon grits into a serving bowl.
- Pour shrimp on top. Serve immediately.