Mediterranean-Inspired Shrimp And Grits Recipe: How do you make a Southern-style food taste more like the Mediterranean? Just magic. A classic Southern meal, shrimp and grits, is mixed with some Mediterranean favorites in this recipe. These include Greek spice, crumbled feta cheese, tomato, and onion. The grits are first cooked in chicken broth, which gives them a nice salty taste. The last step is to cook the shrimp with a mix of Mediterranean vegetables and spices. These go well together like peanut butter and jelly.
It was recipe maker Erin Johnson who came up with this fun and tasty Mediterranean take on shrimp and grits. “This recipe combines 2 of my favorite cuisines, Southern and Mediterranean, into one amazingly delicious dish,” she says. “What I love most about this is how it feels special and fancy, but it is super simple and quick.” To learn how to make this great meal, keep reading.
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone ground grits
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled, plus more to garnish
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Ingredients
- fresh parsley, to garnish
Directions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil, and then add the grits. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and stir regularly for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the milk and feta, and allow it to cook for 10 more minutes, or until the grits are tender.
- Sautée the onion until it begins to soften, then add the tomatoes. Once the tomatoes have cooked down, add the garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Greek seasoning, olives, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the grits into a bowl, and top with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with more feta, and parsley if desired.
