Best 7 Chipotle Shrimp With Cheddar Grits Recipes

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Shrimp cooked in a zesty chipotle sauce, served over creamy cheddar grits, is a delightful dish that fuses Mexican and Southern flavors. The smoky heat of the chipotle peppers pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the shrimp, while the cheddar grits add a rich and comforting base. This flavorful combination is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate, making it an excellent choice for a special occasion meal or a casual weeknight dinner. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating a delicious and memorable chipotle shrimp with cheddar grits dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH CHEDDAR GRITS



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This Southern dish gets south-of-the-border flavor from a chipotle chile and a bit of its smoky adobo sauce. Refrigerate leftover chipotles in adobo in a glass jar, up to 2 months.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup shredded cheddar (2 ounces)
Salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 pound frozen large shrimp (31 to 35), thawed, peeled, and deveined (tails left on)
1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in cheddar and season with salt.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add scallions and chipotle and sauce; cook, stirring, until scallions are tender, 4 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. Top grits with shrimp and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR SHRIMP & GRITS RECIPE



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Provided by Julie Deily

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg (beaten)
3/4 pound uncooked medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 pkg.
1 cup uncooked grits
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
fresh Italian parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place beaten egg in a shallow dish. Reserve the above breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese and mix together the remaining breadcrumbs & cheese in another shallow dish. Dip shrimp in egg and then FRESH TAKE mixture. Throw away any unused cheese mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp is cooked -- tender and golden brown.
  • Bring 1 3/4 cups of water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits to the pot along with the reserved breadcrumbs and cheese. Stir constantly, for five minutes. Halfway through, add milk and keep stirring. Add butter, remove from heat and cover for two to three minutes. Stir a few times before serving. (Add more water for even creamier grits.)
  • Serve grits in bowls topped with shrimp and garnished with parsley. Optional: top with more cheese!
  • Notes: Make it a well-rounded meal by serving it with a salad for dinner.

SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup old-fashioned grits (not instant or quick-cooking)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 links fully cooked andouille sausage (about 6 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/4 cup leaves
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Make the grits: Combine 4 cups water, the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the heavy cream, butter and cheese. Remove from the heat; cover to keep warm. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallion whites, chopped celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Push the shrimp and vegetables to the edge of the skillet. Add the garlic, thyme and tomato paste to the center and cook, undisturbed, until sizzling, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and stir everything together. Bring to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced, 3 minutes. Add the butter and swirl the pan until melted. Add the parsley, scallion greens and celery leaves and toss. Season with salt. Add more lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  • Divide the grits among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the shrimp mixture.

ROBIN'S CHEESY CHIPOTLE GRITS



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These spicy, creamy grits are a hit at every family barbeque. People ask me for the recipe every time I make them.

Provided by Robin B.

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat to low. Slowly whisk in the grits, then cover the saucepan, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Once the grits have cooked, stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, chipotle peppers, green chiles, and 1 cup of Cheddar cheese until the cheese has melted. Pour the grits into the prepared 9x13 inch dish, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly, and has begun to brown, 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CAROLINA SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups water
1 cup half-and-half
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Emeril's® Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in inner pot. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. , Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Press saute function; select vegetables setting. Set to medium cook time (10 minutes). Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. If desired, top with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CAROLINA SHRIMP & CHEDDAR GRITS



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Shrimp and grits were a house favorite-if only we could agree on how to make them. I stirred up a winner for the whole family with some cheddar and Cajun seasoning. -Charlotte Price, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked stone-ground grits
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the first 5 ingredients in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on high until water is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes., Stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND CHEESY GRITS



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Shrimp cooked with garlic and onion are served over garlic cheese grits. This is a dish for garlic lovers. Serve with garlic bread, or your preference of bread.

Provided by AURORAGLXY7

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup quick-cooking grits
6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth, milk, and 1 teaspoon garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and thoroughly mix in Cheddar cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Set grits aside and keep warm.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and 2 teaspoons garlic until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into onion mixture and cook until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent in the center, about 5 more minutes. Stir in hot pepper sauce.
  • Serve grits in a large serving bowl topped with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 154.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 664.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier dish, use two or three chipotle peppers instead of one.
  • If you don't have any chipotle peppers, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  • To make the grits creamier, add an extra 1/4 cup of milk or cream.
  • If you don't have any cheddar cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan.
  • To make the dish more flavorful, add a tablespoon of chopped cilantro or parsley.
  • Serve the shrimp and grits with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

This chipotle shrimp with cheddar grits is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful chipotle sauce, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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