MOROCCAN SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 2 generous dinner portions

Number Of Ingredients 24

Shrimp:
1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and devained
1 Lime
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ preserved lemon (found in specialty food stores), julienned
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup shrimp or vegetable broth
Spice Mixture:
1½ T cumin
2 t coriander
1½ T paprika
1 t crushed red pepper
½ t turmeric
½ t cinnamon
Grits:
1 cup quick grits
5 cups water
2 T Butter
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with spice mixture. Sprinkle with juice of entire lime and set aside. Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until soft - about 5 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, boil water and add grits. Turn heat to medium-low and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy. While grits are cooking, add shrimp mixture to onion and pepper mixture. Cook on medium heat until pink. Add wine, broth, cilantro and preserved lemons and cook 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Add butter, cheese, salt and pepper to grits. Stir well, and plate in shallow bowls. Ladle shrimp over grits and serve.

sick manlee
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This is one of my favorite shrimp and grits recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


macayla greene
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Waseemmahi Waseemmahi
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Sheena Lewis
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The shrimp and grits were both cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Gerlie Mashudu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Jasmine Gurung
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.


Faisee Gaming
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I was looking for a new shrimp and grits recipe and this one did not disappoint. The flavors were amazing and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Rifnas Rizvi
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the way the shrimp and grits come together. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Brooke Williams
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the grits are always creamy and flavorful.


lushimuno Hamunji
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the shrimp and grits complement each other.


Mubashir Ishaq
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I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and flavorful.


Terrill Bradford (The Demigod)
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and grits are both cooked in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Christine Davies Cooley
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.


Vince Kylie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Trevor Benally
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love the combination of the shrimp and the grits.


Osman Shakil
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors were amazing, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mina Mina
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This Moroccan shrimp and grits recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.