Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits

Learn how to make authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits with creamy grits, juicy shrimp, crispy bacon, and bold cajun seasoning. Master the techniques behind this flavorful Southern USA comfort food that’s easy to recreate at home.

60 minsSession Duration
beginnerLevel
$60Private Session
N/AGroup Class
Recipe main
Suelen Santiago
4.8|29 Reviews

Suelen Santiago

Verified Host
Brazil
9 years experience
Portuguese
English

Hi! I’m a professional chef with 9+ years of international culinary experience between Brazil and the United States, specializing in hot kitchen, pastry, bakery, and high-volume hospitality operations. My background includes working in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private consulting, with culinary influences from New Orleans, Nashville, and the Northeast of Brazil. Throughout my career, I’ve developed and executed high-quality culinary projects for diverse clients, combining creativity, technical expertise, and strong operational leadership.

Ingredients

350g/12oz Large Shrimp
30g/1.06oz Bacon
1un Red Bell Pepper
1/2 in Onion
2un Garlic (Clove)
20g/1oz Green Onion
20g/1oz Parsley
30g/2 tbsp Tomato Sauce
15g/1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
30g/2 tbsp Vegetable or Avocado Oil
For Grits:
150g/1 cup Grits (coarsely ground white corn)
80ml/1/3cup Whole Milk
600ml/3cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
100g/3oz Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Tips & Swaps

No tips available.

Preparation

Measure all the ingredients ahead and bring it to the class.

Nutrition Facts

No nutritional info available.

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