Description
Shrimp and Grits Bites are a delightful bite-sized twist on the classic Southern favorite. Made by baking creamy cooked grits in a mini muffin tin until golden and topped with seasoned, sautéed shrimp, these savory appetizers are perfect for entertaining, parties, or tailgates. Enhanced with melted butter and fresh parsley, they offer a flavorful and elegant finger food option.
Ingredients
Scale
Grits Cups
- 2 1/4 cups cooked grits
- Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Shrimp Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F to prepare for baking the grits cups.
- Bake Grits Cups: Spoon the cooked grits evenly into a mini muffin tin that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until the grits cups are golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and press a small indentation into the center of each grits cup using the back of a spoon. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer 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 using, stirring to combine. Add the shrimp and cook on one side until they turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook the other side until fully pink and opaque, approximately 3 more minutes.
- Assemble Bites: Place one cooked shrimp on top of each baked grits cup. Spoon some of the melted butter from the skillet over the shrimp and grits for extra flavor. Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley over the top as a garnish.
Notes
- Shrimp and Grits Bites make a perfect appetizer for parties, tailgates, or casual gatherings.
- Using a mini muffin tin ensures perfectly portioned, bite-sized servings.
- The Stone House Seasoning brings a unique flavor—substitute with your favorite seafood seasoning if unavailable.
- You can omit the chili powder if you prefer a milder taste.
- For best results, use medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined for easy eating.
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
