Description
Crispy Shrimp and Grits with Crab Cream Sauce is a delectable Southern-inspired dish that perfectly balances comfort and sophistication. Delight in golden, crispy shrimp served atop a creamy blend of cheesy grits, all drizzled with a rich crab cream sauce. This dish is ideal for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, offering a burst of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at your table. Garnished with fresh parsley, it not only tastes delicious but also looks beautiful on any plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breading of choice
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup old-fashioned grits
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes, then coat in breading.
- Prepare the crab cream sauce by sautéing bell peppers, shallots, and garlic before adding heavy cream and crabmeat. Simmer gently.
- Cook grits by boiling chicken broth and milk, then whisking in grits until thickened. Stir in cheeses until creamy.
- Fry the marinated shrimp until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble by spooning grits onto plates, topping with shrimp and crab cream sauce, then garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg