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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup scallions, sliced (about 4 scallions)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup quick (not instant) grits
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs panko is fine, so are unflavored Italian crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb. raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 9”X 12” casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan and sauté red pepper until limp, add the green onions and sauté for another minute or so.
  • Add chicken broth, salt, and cayenne to the pot, and bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits, return briefly to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the grits are tender, 6 or 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese. Gradually stir about one-fourth cup of hot grits into the egg mixture do this twice. Pour the egg/grits mixture into the rest of the grits, and stir in shrimp until blended. Pour grits/shrimp mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is set in the center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving