Grits with Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a flavorful dish that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Creamy grits, made with Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base, are topped with juicy shrimp cooked in a spicy lemon garlic butter sauce. With a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish offers a satisfying balance of heat, zest, and savory goodness. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s a meal that everyone will love!
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 Tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base mixed with 4 cups hot water |
| 1 cup | white grits |
| 6 Tbsp | unsalted butter |
| 1 lb | (16 – 20 count shrimp), peeled and deveined |
| 2 Tbsp | minced garlic |
| 1 Tbsp | The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce |
| 2 tsp | lemon zest |
| 1 Tbsp | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| ½ cup | chopped fresh parsley |
Add the chicken broth to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the grits, stir and cook according to the package.
Add the butter to a large sauté pan and melt over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 - 2 minutes per side. Add the garlic and Hot Sauce and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, juice and parsley.
Divide the grits between 4 bowls and ladle the shrimp over the top of the grits, butter sauce too. Serve immediately.
