FLAMING SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup grits or coarse ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1 pound (31/35 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ounces bourbon whiskey
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the grits:
  • Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan, set over medium-high heat.
  • While continually whisking, gradually add the grits. Turn the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick and creamy, removing the lid and whisking every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent the grits from sticking or forming lumps.
  • Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually stir in the cheese. Cover and set aside until the shrimp is ready.
  • For the shrimp:
  • Place a 10-inch non-stick saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pan and toss once or twice. Remove the pan from the heat. Gently pour the whiskey into the pan, carefully ignite with a long match or stick lighter, and return to the heat. Toss continually until the flame extinguishes, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Saute until the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Season with hot sauce and salt and pepper if desired. Serve over warm grits.

Shakirah Nakiwunga
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of shrimp and grits. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ICE AGE
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Joe Hays
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This was the worst shrimp and grits I've ever had. The shrimp were overcooked and the grits were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Armaan Khan
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I loved the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Md Mahid Khan
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the grits were delicious! I would definitely make this again, but I would cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Sohail Gujjar525
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the dish turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to experienced cooks.


MD Monir Howlader
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The grits were creamy and flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again, even without the shrimp.


Kaddu Steven
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


HACKER FF
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and grits. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzad B A PASS
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and grits were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Xinggh Bhaii
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This was the best shrimp and grits I've ever had! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nick Kairo
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The shrimp were overcooked and the grits were bland. I was not impressed with this recipe.


Ahmbi Love
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Huncho Jnr
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but this dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


julli akther
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were juicy and the grits were creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Atilola Ziinat
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of shrimp and grits. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


THE HACKER
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I loved the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Will definitely be making this again!