Creamy, cheesy girts topped with golden, lightly breaded Just Shrimp nuggets turn into the perfect combination for an easy meal that everyone will love.

This is the kind of meal that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. That’s a win-win in my book. It comes together fast, super easy to prepare… it’s crispy, it’s cheesy, it checks all the boxes. Whether you’re making a weekday breakfast/lunch or simply craving a bowl of classic, Southern-inspired comfort food, this here is the meal you’ll be wanting to make over and over again.

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INGREDIENTS FOR THIS SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE:

TO MAKE THE SHRIMP + GRITS:

Bacon
Just Shrimp Nuggets
Quick 5-Minute Grits
Chicken Stock
Milk
Salted Butter
Cheddar Cheese
Salt + Black Pepper
Chives, for garnish

GARLIC BUTTER DRIZZLE:

Butter
Garlic
Cajun Seasoning

While the garlic butter drizzle is completely optional, I highly recommend adding it! The cajun flavors go so well with both the grits and shrimp… it really pulls this whole dish together.

PERSONAL NOTES WHEN I MAKE SHRIMP AND CHEESY GRITS:

JUST SHRIMP NUGGETS: While I decided to pan-fry these, you can also pop them in the air fryer or oven. You’ll find these at your local Harris Teeter in the freezer aisle.

CHEESY GRITS: I believe these are non-negotiable to create the best tasting grits… chicken stock instead of water, full-fat milk, and shred your own full-fat cheese. Does it have to be cheddar cheese? No, any melty variety will do the trick, just make sure you shred it yourself.

Crispy Shrimp with Cheesy Grits Recipe

Creamy, cheesy girts topped with golden, lightly breaded Just Shrimp nuggets turn into the perfect combination for an easy meal that everyone will love.

SERVINGS

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

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Ingredients

TO MAKE THE SHRIMP & GRITS:

4 Bacon Strips
6 Just Shrimp Nuggets
1/2 cup Quick 5-Minute Grits
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 cup Whole Milk
1 tbsp. Salted Butter
1/2 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Salt + Pepper, to taste
Chives, for garnish

GARLIC BUTTER DRIZZLE:

1/4 cup Melted Butter
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning

Instructions

Brown the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once crisp, remove the bacon, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
Add the shrimp nuggets to the pan and brown in the grease for 5 - 6 minutes per side, or until golden and internal temperature has reached 145F.
Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock and milk to a low boil in a stockpot. Once boiling, add the grits and turn the heat to low. Cover and continue to cook for 5 - 7 minutes, or until thickened.
Turn off the heat and fold-in the butter and cheddar cheese. Add salt + pepper, to taste.
Mix the melted butter, garlic, and cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
To serve, add grits to a bowl, top with 3 shrimp nuggets, bacon, chives, and a drizzle of the garlic butter. Enjoy immediately.

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