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charleston shrimp and grits with crab gravy
Juanita A. Smith

Charleston Shrimp and Grits with Crab Gravy: 5 Comforting Steps

A Southern classic featuring shrimp and grits topped with rich crab gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup stone-ground grits
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup crab meat
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add grits.
  2. Reduce heat and cook grits until thick, about 20 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Add shrimp and paprika, cooking until shrimp turns pink.
  5. Stir in crab meat and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve shrimp mixture over grits.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Use fresh crab meat for best flavor.
  • Pair with a side of collard greens.