shrimp and grits
Shrimp and grits is a classic dish from the American South that combines creamy, buttery grits with savory, often spicy shrimp. It embodies the region's coastal bounty and agricultural heritage, frequently enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or comforting main meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound
- 1 cup
- 4 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup shredded
- 2 cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon
- 4 slices chopped
- 2 chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
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American Southern
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Last updated 4/1/2026
The dish originated in the Lowcountry of the Carolinas and Georgia, where Native American traditions of ground corn porridge met seafood from the Atlantic coast, evolving through African American culinary influences.
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