I’m from Charleston, SC….our staple meal is rice or grits. Preferably Lowcountry shrimp and grits! Now I don’t use the grits from the store but if you want to you can. If you use the store grits get Jim Dandy that is the only grits I use. For this recipe though I am using Stone Ground Grits. That is the best grits to use if you want that Lowcountry taste. I also use fresh shrimp….yes the one right out of the water. Nothing wrong with shrimp in the store but I like fresh shrimp. I have a guy that gets them for me from my hometown…..so with all that being said let me give you the recipe. The secret to this recipe is the White Wine…I had a bottle from Biltmore that I put to use on this bad boy….my gawd. Anyway, any white wine that you love will do just fine.
Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits
Preparing the Grits
- 3 cups of water
- 1 cup of Stoneground Grits
- 1 and 1/2 cups of half and half
- Salt (you decide how much or how little you want I usually do 3 pinches)
- Butter (I use a half stick)
- Tomatoes and onions chopped you only need a handful
- Shrimp (a pound will do)
- 1/2 cup of white wine
Now this feeds about 4 people 5 if no one goes back for seconds lol
Bring your water to a boil and add your grits. Cover. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally. As grits thicken add the half and half continue to cook for n hour stirring every now and then
For the Shrimp
Put some butter in a frying pan. Saute the tomatoes and onions in that until caramelized. Toss in your shrimp. Let the shrimp turn pink and then splash in your white wine and stir until the shrimp are done and wine has reduced. Plate your grits and top it with the shrimp mixture
If you want the best shrimp and grits go to Hyman’s or Sweetgrass Restaurant and Porch (it’s in a hotel across from Tanger Outlet)
PS. You can use white grits or yellow grits and I don’t use already cooked shrimp. You can add cheese to this, other various meats, green parsley on top, and even hot sauce. Make it your own!
39 Comments
robin rue
February 19, 2018 at 10:55 amBeing from the north, I have never had grits. I have heard about them over the years, but never tried them. I need to get on that….
Karen Morse
February 19, 2018 at 12:22 pmIt’s a simple and easy recipe that gives you comfort especially during the cold nights! I would love to make this for dinner and thanks for the tip. I didn’t know that white wine could make such an impact in this recipe.
Alison Rost
February 19, 2018 at 1:28 pmThe more simple the recipe, the more yummy it usually is. Case in point, this lovely shrimp and grits recipe! I love that you can customize the recipe too, adding stuff that you enjoy like cheese or different kinds of meat!
Jeanette
February 19, 2018 at 1:35 pmThis is simple and delicious all at the same time. I have been looking for something like this. It is something that I can make for you easily taste great and my family would love it.
Candy
February 19, 2018 at 2:46 pmWish my family liked grits. I could make this and change up the grits for rice couldn’t I? Loooks delicious
Tomi C
February 19, 2018 at 2:53 pmHubby is the grits maker in our home and he makes a mean shrimp and grits dish. His recipe is a little similar to yours only he seasons the shrimp with a little Old Bay before sauteeing. Yummy dish!
Stacie
February 19, 2018 at 6:58 pmDang, I wish I liked shrimp and grits, you made it look so good! It’s been a while since I’ve had grits but I’d eat them the classic way.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
February 19, 2018 at 7:31 pmGirl, you are speaking to my southern heart! I love a really good shrimp and grits, and your recipe features everything it needs to be perfect!
Ashley
February 19, 2018 at 9:09 pmGrits were a staple in my family growing up. I need to try this with the shrimp because it looks pretty tasty!
Ola
February 19, 2018 at 10:30 pmI’ve never thought about putting white wine in my grits, but I will do so from now on. LOL! I can’t help but notice that you put half a stick of butter and these grits though. Gurl….LOL!
Lisa Favre
February 19, 2018 at 11:55 pmI have never had grits before and so I really, really want to try this dish! It looks so tasty and now my mouth is totally drooling (and I just had dinner and it’s still making me hungry).
Sara Welch
February 20, 2018 at 2:03 amI would be so down to try this! I love shrimp recipes.
Our Family World
February 20, 2018 at 6:26 amI just got some shrimp today and I was thinking of a nice new recipe to try. I will try your recipe for shrimp and grits. Looks like this will be really tasty. I may add a dash of chili garlic oil because my family likes their shrimps to be spicy.
rika
February 20, 2018 at 8:50 amI love shrimps! This is my typical comfort food, fresh seafood with lots of spices!
Terri Steffes
February 20, 2018 at 9:31 amThis is one of our favorite meals to order out. I can’t wait to share it with my husband who does all our cooking. Yum!
Farida
February 20, 2018 at 9:31 amThis dish looks very festive. It looks like paella, a local dish we cook but with more ingredients. The seafood lovers will certainly enjoy this delectable plate!
Sandy N Vyjay
February 20, 2018 at 1:22 pmThis looks like a simple but at the same time great recipe. Though we ourselves are vegetarians, we have a lot of friends who freak out on seafood. This is something they will really love.
Chubskulit Rose
February 20, 2018 at 1:46 pmMy husband loves grits but I haven’t quite acquired the taste of it yet. I think with shrimp, I might like it.
Mimi Green
February 20, 2018 at 2:12 pmI am drooling, this looks so good. My son has a severe seafood allergy so I order these type of meals outside of our home.
Emily
February 20, 2018 at 3:11 pmNow this is something I want to make! My husband is big into trying new things so he would love to give this a try! I have never had this before, but it looks so good, thanks for the idea!
Jay Colby
February 20, 2018 at 3:41 pmI’m going to have to bookmark this recipe. I’ve always wanted to try Shrimp and Grits it sounds so tasty.
Leslie
February 20, 2018 at 4:48 pmI love shrimp and grits! Everything you used in this recipe screams eat me!
Saidah
February 20, 2018 at 10:08 pmThat looks so good. I love shrimp and the rice so that is so good together.
Courtney CJ
February 21, 2018 at 12:01 amSigh, I love shrimp and hate grits, always have lol. I’m funny with food textures though! Regardless, it looks amazing and if I was any good in the kitchen I would at least try to repeat this.
Valerie Robinson
February 21, 2018 at 1:43 amThis looks SO amazing! You must have read my mind because I have been craving shrimp and grits like crazy! Will try out your recipe soon…thanks for sharing.
Kiwi
February 21, 2018 at 7:41 amYou had me at shrimp and grits. One of my favorite brunch meal I dont think I ever had it the low country version.
K. Elizabeth
February 21, 2018 at 7:29 pmI introduced my daughter to shrimp and grits and she’s obsessed now. She’d have it for every meal if she could. I can’t wait to try out this recipe. I’ve never made it using white wine.
Tiffany H.
February 21, 2018 at 8:12 pmThis looks really good, Im not the best cook, so I want to try shrimp and grits in a restaurant before trying to fix them myself! Now I want some, FEDEX please! LOL
Nikka Shae
February 21, 2018 at 10:34 pmMy husband and I love Shrimp and Grits. I’ve traveled for some good grits.
Kim
February 26, 2018 at 1:40 amI wish I weren’t the only person in my house who eats grits, otherwise, I’d make this every single day! This looks and sounds yummy!
T. Espinoza
March 22, 2018 at 12:06 amFirst of all… YUM! Shrimp and grits is one of m fave dishes but every recipe I find for it is so complicated. This seems simple enough for me to actually get right 🙂
Shrimp Fried Rice - It's Really Kita
July 2, 2018 at 6:02 am[…] with Shrimp Fried rice, I also like to make Shrimp and Grits every so […]
John
February 9, 2020 at 6:32 pmWhen I used to travel to Charleston,SC I would eat Shrimp, Grits and Gravy at Fleet Landing. Do you have a good gravy recipe to go with the Shrimp and Grits?
Kita
February 9, 2020 at 7:32 pmI use the white wine and cook it down for the gravy but there is another gravy that can be used I will update the post with it!
Fun Ways to Travel Without Leaving Your Home - It's Really Kita
May 19, 2020 at 6:00 am[…] Zarandeado and refreshing Michelada in Puerto Vallarta or you can’t get enough of those Shrimp and Grits from Charleston, get those recipes, order the groceries and get to cooking. Bring the flavors of […]
The Best Recipes for Shrimp and Grits – Home, Family, Style and Art Ideas
November 20, 2020 at 9:24 am[…] Best Recipes For Shrimp And Grits from The Best Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Recipe You Will Ever Try. Source Image: itsreallykita.com. Visit this site for details: itsreallykita.com […]
Lowanda J
April 30, 2022 at 3:56 amWhite wine!! I never knew this. Never looked into it either. Will definitely be trying this in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
Joel Cure
October 23, 2022 at 4:02 pmWould you consider using shrimp stock and half and half instead of the water and half and half in your grits preparation?
Kita
October 23, 2022 at 11:40 pmi haven’t used half and half but I don’t see why not. Shrimp stock does work though