Comments on: Shrimp and Grits Recipe: an iconic Southern dish

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:08:04 +0000

In reply to Betsy H.

Hi Betsy,

I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! It slipped my mind for too long and now I’m anxious to make it again. How was it with the tomatillos? I hope it was fine as I think that’s what I’ll need to use next week.

By: Betsy H

Betsy H — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:58:17 +0000

In reply to lynn.

Sorry, I missed your reply. I just diced some of a ham steak which wasn’t a fair substitute but still good. Then in winter when I couldn’t get my hands on green tomatoes I used tomatillos. Haha, and I used clam broth when I had to use frozen shrimp. Whatever it takes for now, but when I can make it as written, I’ll be in a food coma for sure! Such a delightful recipe.

By: Betsy H

Betsy H — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:51:40 +0000

I’ve made this twice and it is the best! My husband’s not a big seafood eater and even he loved it! Thanks for giving me a non meat recipe I can work into my regular rotation. 🙂

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:53:34 +0000

In reply to Betsy Hovland.

Good Morning Betsy,

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! We really love it too. What did you use in lieu of the country ham?

Lynn

By: Betsy Hovland

Betsy Hovland — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:31:17 +0000

This is a great recipe! My husband and I both loved it even though I couldn’t follow the exact ingredient list. While it may be green tomato season in Minnesota, finding country ham and seafood stock here presents quite a challenge! And we do love country ham. But with substitutions, including good quality frozen raw shrimp, the end result was a delicious dish whose true potential could be imagined! Thanks so much for sharing this.😀

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:30:45 +0000

In reply to Linda Spooner.

Hi Linda,

ARgh, thanks for bringing that to my attention Linda. I’ve fixed the recipe, but you dice the tomatoes. I’m so glad you recently discovered it…one of my all time favorite recipes and the only way I really enjoy grits.

Have a fantastic day!

Lynn

By: Linda Spooner

Linda Spooner — Mon, 23 May 2022 22:22:58 +0000

What do you do with the tomato??? Chop it, mince it or cook until soft and then kind of mash it??? I have lived in the South all my adult life and until 2 years ago had never heard of it. Probably because I have always lived away from the sea. I don’t know. Even in Mississippi I never heard of it. I enjoyed a lovely bowl the 2 yrs ago, so thank you for the receipt. Please let me know about the tomato. Linda

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:15:09 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. C'mon east my friend. I'll gladly whip up a batch for you.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:57:12 +0000

I am pretty sure my husband would do double flips for this shrimp and grits! Love all fo the details, especially for me a non-southern gal!

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:18:43 +0000

This was such a great recipe! We have eaten many different versions of shrimp and grits and this one is great. The green tomatoes give it a nice, fresh taste and the broth is flavorful, without being heavy. I have to admit that I forgot to put the cheese in and it was still great! Next time, I will be sure to add it, but I have to admit that we thought it was great anyway!