Description
Shrimp and Grits Bites are a delicious Southern appetizer that combines the rich flavors of shrimp and creamy grits into bite-sized pieces, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add grits, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- In a skillet, sauté bell pepper, onion, and garlic until soft.
- Add shrimp and cayenne pepper, cooking until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Combine shrimp mixture with grits and mix well.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then form into small bites.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Serve with a dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp and Grits Bites, Southern appetizer, seafood bites