Elizabeth Karmel cooks and writes about food drink and travel. My journey with “shrimp and grits” all started with the shrimp and grits that I ate growing up in North Carolina. It is well ...

This story has been updated to correct the location of Purple Poulet. The first time I had shrimp and grits – I mean really good, authentic Southern shrimp and grits – was at a place called ...

While polenta was once considered fancy, grits have historically been ... Take the classic shrimp and grits. While you can ...

Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock. Add the herbs and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve by ladling grits into a ...

Shrimp and grits may appear simple at first ... Low Country boil isn't about fancy plates or utensils - it's about the fun and connection. This casual outdoor meal feeds a crowd and highlights ...