DinnerDish

Shrimp and Corn Coconut Grits

Creamy coconut grits topped with garlicky shrimp, sweet corn, lime, scallions, cilantro, and a little chile heat.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 cup quick grits
1 lb peeled shrimp
1 cup corn kernels
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 cup coconut milk
3 cups chicken broth
1 lime
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper
Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Bring the chicken broth to a simmer, whisk in the grits, and cook until tender, whisking often.

Step 2

Stir in the coconut milk, season with salt and black pepper, and keep warm; add a splash of water if the grits tighten.

Step 3

Cook the shallot, garlic, ginger, and corn in the olive oil until fragrant and the corn is lightly browned.

Step 4

Add the shrimp, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and cook just until the shrimp are pink and curled.

Step 5

Squeeze in the lime juice, then spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits and finish with scallions and cilantro.

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Servings

4

Timing

40 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeGluten-freePeanut-free