Easy Slow Cooker Grits and Shrimp is a Southern-style recipe featuring creamy cheese grits, crispy bacon, and succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon, and green onions.
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley,plus more for garnish
Instructions
Place the grits in a bowl and add 4 cups water; let stand for a minute.
In the meantime, line a 3-quart slow cooker, or larger, with a slow cooker liner. Set aside.
Pour the rinsed grits through a mesh strainer and drain. Then, transfer the grits to the slow cooker.
To the insert of the slow cooker add in 2 cups water, milk, salt, pepper, and half of the cubed butter pieces. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the liquid is all absorbed. Stir the grits about 3 to 4 times during the cooking process.
About 20 minutes before the grits are done, set a large skillet over medium heat.
When the skillet is hot, add the bacon pieces and cook until crispy.
Remove bacon from skillet; do not toss the bacon grease.
To the bacon grease add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink.
Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, onions, and parsley; continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
When the grits are done, remove the cover and stir in the remaining butter and shredded cheese; stir until melted and completely combined.Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American/Southern
Keyword: shrimp and grits, slow cooker recipes, southern grits