Best Shrimp And Grits Fritters Taste Of The South Recipes

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS

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This recipe is a tradition at our house and we love it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Provided by The Southern Lady

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 to 4 slices bacon
1 pound medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
few drops hot sauce or pinch cayenne
2 1/3 cups milk (can use whole or 2 per cent)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup old fashioned grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook the bacon, remove from pan and set aside.
Combine two tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 tablespoon butter, green onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper in a skillet and cook until vegetables are tender. About 8 to 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and hot sauce or cayenne and cook about four more minutes until shrimp are done. Set aside and prepare grits.

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS

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A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company's coming. It's down-home comfort food at its finest. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 241mg cholesterol, Sodium 1845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

SHRIMP AND CORN FRITTERS

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Bursting with fresh corn and a hint of spice, these summery fritters take inspiration from the Southern classic shrimp and grits.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Brunch Side Fry Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Cornmeal Shrimp Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

¾ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
¾ cup corn flour, such as Bob's Red Mill
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red or green jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
½ pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
1½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
¾ cup grated cheddar (about 3 ounces)
Grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp. salt; set aside for serving.
Whisk flour, baking powder, Old Bay seasoning, and ½ tsp. salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl, then add to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in scallions, jalapeño, shrimp, corn, and cheese.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches and adding more oil in between, drop ¼-cupfuls corn mixture into skillet, flattening slightly, and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain; season with salt and serve immediately with sour cream sauce and lemon wedges alongside.