
By Allrecipes
Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits
Instructions
Prep:30minCook:45min
This shrimp and grits recipe featuring creamy, cheesy grits topped with a savory shrimp sauce is a classic Southern seafood dish bursting with flavor.
Updated at: Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:51:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories643.3 kcal (32%)
Total Fat39.8 g (57%)
Carbs26.7 g (10%)
Sugars5.6 g (6%)
Protein45.5 g (91%)
Sodium2029.3 mg (101%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

3 cupswater

2 teaspoonssalt

1 cupgrits
coarsely ground

2 cupshalf-and-half

2 poundsshrimp
uncooked, peeled and deveined

salt
to taste

1 pinchcayenne pepper
or to taste

1lemon
medium, juiced

1 poundandouille sausage
cut into 1/4-inch slices

5slices bacon

1green bell pepper
medium, chopped

1red bell pepper
medium, chopped

1yellow bell pepper
medium, chopped

1 cupchopped onion

1 teaspoonminced garlic

¼ cupbutter

¼ cupall-purpose flour

1 cupchicken broth

1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce

1 cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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