Description
Shrimp and Grits Bites are a delicious bite-sized version of the classic Southern comfort dish, perfect for parties and entertaining. Creamy baked grits form the base, topped with flavorful sautéed shrimp seasoned with Stone House Seasoning and a touch of chili powder, garnished with fresh parsley. These mini delights are easy to prepare and offer a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Grits Base
- 2 1/4 cups cooked grits
- 2 tablespoons butter
Shrimp Topping
- 36 medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Grits: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon the prepared cooked grits evenly into each muffin cup. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Once baked, remove the tin from the oven and use the back of a spoon to gently press a small indention into the center of each grits cup. Allow them to cool in the pan for approximately 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the grits bites to a serving platter.
- Cook Shrimp: While the grits are baking, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the Stone House Seasoning and chili powder if you choose to use it, stirring well to combine flavors with the butter. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp on one side until they turn pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp over and continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes or until they are cooked through and pink on both sides.
- Assemble Bites: Place one cooked shrimp on top of each baked grits bite. Drizzle a little of the melted seasoned butter from the skillet over each bite to add extra flavor and moisture. Finally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top as garnish to add color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Shrimp and Grits Bites make an excellent appetizer or party snack, offering all the flavor of classic shrimp and grits in convenient, bite-sized portions.
- Mini muffin tins are essential for shaping and baking the grits into perfect portions.
- The Stone House Seasoning adds a signature Southern flavor, but you can substitute with your favorite seasoning blend if needed.
- For a little added heat, include the optional chili powder when seasoning the shrimp.
- Make sure to peel and devein shrimp for the best texture and eating experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 48 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
