TikTok Is Rushing To Publix For Its Frozen Shrimp And Grits

If you're familiar with southern home cooking, then you've likely tried the classic southern dish — shrimp and grits. Available at diners, soul food restaurants, and home kitchens nationwide from Louisiana to California and all the way up to Brooklyn, shrimp and grits is a classic American comfort food dish with South Carolina roots (via The Old Mill).

The timeless dish combines cheesy, stone-ground grits with cajun-inspired seasoning and is often served with hot sauce or gravy. The dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and pairs well with sautéed greens or buttermilk biscuit, per Eat Pallet. The dish is also easy to prepare and beginner friendly; it's a simple as cooking a box of grits, sautéing shrimp, and adding any extra butter, seasonings, and sauce at your own discretion. Although it's already a pretty simple process, one Publix shopper on TikTok struck gold when she tried the grocery store's even-easier-to-make frozen shrimp and grits.

According to Phunwiththepatricks, a married couple on TikTok, you should run — not walk — to Publix to get your hands on their frozen shrimp and grits. Although frozen food is often considered inadequate when compared to fresh-cooked meals, Mrs. Patrick believes Publix's take on shrimp and grits is worth the bargain, hence her table-bangin' reaction. Not to mention that it'll also save you time and effort since, per the directions on the package, all you have to do is pour the contents of the bag in a pot over medium heat for 15 minutes and stir occasionally. You can also make the Publix shrimp and grits in the microwave for an even easier cooking experience.

One serving of this indulgent dish contains 350 calories and each bag comes with three servings — not a bad calorie count for such an indulgent meal, especially since this particular brand adds bacon for a little extra oomph (via Instacart). Feel free to customize the frozen meal with extra seasonings, or whatever else your heart desires.

According to the comments on the viral TikTok video, Publix is selling out of the frozen shrimp pretty quickly, so better get up fast and head over to the nearest Publix to get your hands on the frozen version of this classic southern comfort food.