Description
Hot Honey Shrimp & Grits is a flavorful Southern-inspired dish featuring creamy, cheesy grits topped with succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
- For the creamy grits:
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- For the hot honey shrimp:
- 10–12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional toppings:
- Green onions
- Crispy turkey bacon
- Extra drizzle of hot honey
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and milk to a boil. Slowly whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Once grits are cooked, stir in butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add shrimp to skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Drizzle honey and hot sauce over shrimp, stir to coat, and remove from heat. Squeeze in lemon juice.
- Serve shrimp over creamy grits and top with optional green onions, crispy bacon, or extra hot honey if desired.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Quick-cooking grits save time, but stone-ground grits can be used for a more authentic texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern