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Shrimp and Grits Bites Recipe

Mini baked grits topped with seasoned sautéed shrimp make a delicious party bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 36 bites

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups cooked grits
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 36 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • Medium Skillet
  • Spoon
  • cooling rack or platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin tin lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Spoon the prepared cooked grits into the mini muffin cups, filling each cup evenly.
  3. Bake the grits in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  4. Remove the tin from the oven and use the back of a spoon to press a small indentation into the top of each grits bite. Allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a serving platter.
  5. While the grits cool, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the Stone House Seasoning and the optional chili powder to the melted butter and stir to combine.
  7. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook on the first side until pink, about 2–3 minutes.
  8. Turn the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2–3 additional minutes.
  9. Place one cooked shrimp on each baked grits bite, spoon some of the melted seasoned butter from the skillet over the top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use previously prepared grits or quick grits to save time.
  • Chili powder is optional; omit for a milder flavor.
  • Cook shrimp just until opaque to avoid overcooking.
  • Allow grits bites to cool slightly so they hold their shape when removed from the tin.