--- title: "Meatless Friday: Shrimp and Grits" description: Karen Ullo shares a recipe for a classic Southern favorite, Shrimp and Grits, for Meatless Friday. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/MeatlessFriday_notext_F.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2020/02/28/meatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits/#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Shrimp and Grits Feb 28, 2020 12:00:33 PM  |  by [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/MeatlessFriday_notext_F.jpg) A good recipe collection is like a good wardrobe; you should be able to mix and match the individual pieces to create a wide variety of good combinations. I have previously posted the recipes for both [blackened shrimp](http://catholicmom.com/2017/03/17/meatless-friday-blackened-shrimp/) and [creamed corn gravy](http://catholicmom.com/2019/07/26/meatless-friday-catfish-with-creamed-corn-gravy/) on CatholicMom, but here I’ve combined them in a different way to create a completely different meal that’s a classic Southern favorite.  ![2020-0228-KUllo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-0228-KUllo.jpg?width=600&name=2020-0228-KUllo.jpg) ### Yellow Grits Boil water according to package directions. For every 2 cups water, add 1 cube beef bouillon. Do not add additional salt. Add grits when boiling and cook as directed. Butter is optional; it’s in the gravy.** ** ### Blackened Shrimp 1 lb. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (Note: If you’re using frozen seafood, make sure it’s completely thawed, but it’s better to buy it fresh.) About 4 tbs. butter, melted** ** ### **Spice mixture:** 2 tbs. paprika 1 or 1 ½ tsp. salt (depending on taste) 1 tsp. (or more) freshly grated lemon zest ¼ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. ground black pepper 1 ½ tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried thyme ¼ tsp. ground red (cayenne) pepper Heat a heavy cast iron or aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes. Stir together all ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl. Place shrimp in a large Ziploc bag and pour the melted butter over them, then mix to coat. Add the spice mixture to the bag and use your hand to stir and coat them all. Add to the skillet and cook over high heat about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are pink all the way through. ### **Creamed Corn Gravy** 2T butter 2T all-purpose flour 14-oz. can creamed corn ½ t Creole seasoning* Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the flour and stir to make a roux. Cook over medium heat about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until it turns a rich brown color, darker than peanut butter. Add the corn and Creole seasoning. Stir and simmer until ready to serve. Serve grits, then gravy, then shrimp. Garnish with shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy! *Creole seasoning is widely available in many commercial brands, but if you can’t find it, or if you’re an overachiever who likes to make things from scratch, I’ve included my grandmother’s seasoning recipe below. ### **Eileen’s Creole Seasoning:** 2 tbs. salt 1 tbs. ground red pepper 1 tbs. chili powder 1 tbs. garlic powder 1 tsp. black pepper Place all ingredients in an empty spice bottle and shake to combine. --- *Copyright 2020 Karen Ullo* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F28%2Fmeatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F28%2Fmeatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F28%2Fmeatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Meatless%20Friday%3A%20Shrimp%20and%20Grits) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F28%2Fmeatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F28%2Fmeatless-friday-shrimp-and-grits%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/KAREN%20ULLO.png) ### [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo) Karen Ullo is the multi-award-winning author of *Jennifer the Damned, Cinder Allia,* and *To Crown with Liberty*. She’s also the editorial director of [Chrism Press](http://www.chrismpress.com), wife, mom of two boys, and a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Find her on the web at [KarenUllo.com](http://www.karenullo.com). ## Related Blog Articles [ Special Solemnity Meals: Easy Chicken Parmesan Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/special-solemnity-meals-easy-chicken-parmesan) [ Meatless Friday: Quinoa Vegetable Bowl Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-quinoa-vegetable-bowl) [ Meatless Friday: Shrimp Stir Fry with Ginger Lemon Sauce Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2020/05/08/shrimp-stir-fry-with-ginger-lemon-sauce/) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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