Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Shrimp and grits casserole is a comforting dish that can be served any time of the day. Shrimp, grits, cheese and bacon...this soul food inspired seafood casserole is perfect for brunches, holidays, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.
Servings 8 servings
Equipment
- 8x11 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned, peeled & deveined
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk of your choice
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Make The Grits
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water & milk to a boil. Add the grits and butter, season with salt and pepper as desired, and stir to combine. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Make The Shrimp Mixture
- Let bacon come to room temperature. Add the bacon strips to a large, cold pan. Cook over medium heat, turning the bacon as needed, until they reach the desired crispness. Approximately 8 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper-towel lined platter. Do not drain the bacon grease. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan. Cook 3-5 minutes or until the veggies are soft. Add the garlic and cook and additional minute. Add the shrimp and cook until they are no longer pink.
Make The Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Stir the cooked bacon and the cooked shrimp, onion, garlic, bell pepper mixture into the cooked grits. Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Generously spray the casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour the grits mixture evenly into the casserole dish. Top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow casserole to cool before serving. Please note the grits will thicken as it cools.