on Feb 24, 2011, Updated Jun 06, 2023 26 Comments No matter the season, whether it’s spring and summer party season or the holiday season in the fall and winter, delicious appetizers are always great to have in your recipe collection. These shrimp and grits bites are great for showers, tailgates, parties, and holiday gatherings. And they are scrumptious with a salad for a light dinner. They are the perfect little bite-sized appetizer and a favorite flavor combination! Shrimp and grits have to be one of our favorite dishes. Blackened Shrimp atop cheesy grits makes an excellent dinner. These shrimp and grits bites are always a hit and such a favorite appetizer. Succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection and then sit on top of creamy grits that have been baked and perfectly portioned. And this decadent dish is ready in less than 30 minutes!
How to Make Shrimp and Grits Bites Recipe
I have made this recipe for years and shared it here with you, but I added some photos of the process of how to make these delicious nibbles. They are so simple to make, yet they taste so special! I think you will love them too. Let me share how to make them!
Ingredients
To make this shrimp and grits bites recipe, you will need the following: Grits – use cooked grits to place into the mini muffin pan to bake. You can also prepare them with recipes for Instant Pot grits and slow cooker grits. Shrimp – Use medium size; peeled and deveined. Butter Stone House Seasoning Chili powder – this is optional and can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Fresh parsley – chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Grits
Prepare your grits using your favorite method, stovetop, slow cooker or Instant Pot. Spoon a rounded tablespoon of the grits into a mini muffin tin that has been prepared with non-stick cooking spray. Bake until the grits are golden brown and firm, about 25 minutes. Make an indention in the center of the warm baked grits with the back of a spoon. Allow the grits to cool completely in the pan.
2. Cook the Shrimp
Melt butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook on one side until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook until cooked throughout and pink. Add seasonings and parsley and stir to combine with the butter and shrimp.
3. Assemble the Shrimp and Grits Bites
Remove cooled baked grits from the mini muffin tin and place them onto a serving platter. Top each with one shrimp, a drizzle of the butter sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish. Serve immediately.
Make Ahead Instructions
This makes a great recipe for prepping ahead of time for even easier entertaining! To store. Prepare bite-sized grits through baking and cooling; remove from muffin tin and plate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover grits tightly with wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 days. The shrimp is best when cooked fresh To reheat. When ready to serve, bake the bite-sized grits in a 350º F oven until warmed throughout, about 5 – 10 minutes. Cook the shrimp. While grits are reheated in the oven, prepare the shrimp as directed above. The shrimp are best when cooked just prior to serving. To serve. Transfer the grits to a serving platter and top with the shrimp. Add fresh parsley for garnish.
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Citrus Shrimp Avocado Salad Shrimp Scampi Garlic Shrimp Boiled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Here’s my Shrimp and Grits Bites recipe. I hope you love them as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo
