Shrimp and Grits Appetizer Cups

shrimp and grit cups on a wooden cutting board

4.58 from 71 votes

These Shrimp and Grits Appetizer Cups are cute, delicious, and easy! Creamy cheese grits topped with flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp make the perfect main dish or an effortlessly elegant appetizer in mini cups. It’s the best Shrimp and Grits recipe for any occasion!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Seafood

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

2 12 ounce packages SeaPak Shrimp Scampi, prepared according to package instructions
3 cups whole milk or cream
6 ounces instant grits
1/2 stick salted butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles (for serving)

Instructions

Cook shrimp according to the package instructions. Set aside, reserving the sauce separately.
2 12 ounce packages SeaPak Shrimp Scampi, prepared according to package instructions
Pour the milk and sauce from the shrimp into a medium/large saucepan.
3 cups whole milk or cream
Heat the milk mixture over medium high heat, watching carefully. Just as it begins to boil, reduce heat to simmer.
Stir in the grits, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir until butter melts and then add in the cheese, stirring constantly as it melts.
6 ounces instant grits, 1/2 stick salted butter, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Once grits are at the desired consistency (I usually stir for about 2-3 minutes), remove from the heat and place into 8 appetizer cups.*
Top with 4 shrimp each and sprinkle with chopped parsley and bacon crumbles. Enjoy!
1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles

Notes

*You can serve this as 8 individual appetizer cups, or as a main course for 4. In that case you would divide the grits 4 ways and top with 8 shrimp each. The serving size is 1 appetizer cup serving.

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