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Shrimp and Grits Bites Recipe

Robyn Stone

Published Apr 17, 2025

Shrimp and Grits Bites are a bite-sized version of the all-time favorite shrimp and grits. Made in a mini muffin tin and perfectly portioned for entertaining, parties, tailgates, and more!

Shrimp top baked grits on a plate. Garnished with fresh parsley. - 1

No matter the season, whether it’s the 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

Several parsley-topped shrimp and grits bites served on a white plate. - 2

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.

Here is how to make them!

Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

To make this shrimp and grits bites recipe, you will need the following:

Grits – Use cooked grits to place them 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-sized, peeled and deveined.

Butter

Stone House Seasoning

Chili powder -This is optional and can be adjusted to suit your tastes.

Fresh parsley – chopped

Grits pressed into a muffin tin to bake. - 3

Step-by-Step Instructions

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 indentation in the center of the warm baked grits with the back of a spoon.
Allow the grits to cool completely in the pan.

Skillet with melted butter and spices, cooking shrimp and topped with fresh parsley. - 4

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.

Shrimp and Grits cooking in butter in skillet and baked grits in muffin tin. - 5

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.

Shrimp and Grits Bites with fresh parsley garnish on a white plate. - 6

Storage Tips and 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 the muffin tin and plate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover grits tightly with a 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 before serving.

To serve . Transfer the grits to a serving platter and top with the shrimp. Add fresh parsley for garnish.

Shrimp and Grits Bites sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley. - 7

More Delicious Shrimp Recipes

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!

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

Grits

▢ 2 1/4 cups cooked grits

Shrimp

▢ 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 to 350º F.
Spoon prepared grits into mini muffin tin that has been prepared with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and press a small indention with the back of a spoon in the grits cup. Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Remove grits to a serving platter.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Sprinkle in the Stone House Seasoning and chili powder, if used. Stir to combine. Add shrimp and cook on one side until pink, about 2 – 3 minutes. Then turn to the other side and cook until pink throughout, about 3 more minutes.
Place one shrimp on each of the baked grits. Spoon more of the melted butter on top of the grits and then sprinkle with additional chopped parsley as garnish.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy! Robyn xo