QUICK CREAMY SHRIMP AND GRITS
I love shrimp and grits, and especially when they have a yummy, creamy sauce. So I combined and adapted several recipes to make this one. I adore this quick version, especially the bacon-roasted corn in the grits - YUM. It's definitely NOT low-fat, but few of the tastiest things in life are, so indulge! And maybe have a salad the next day.....
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet, then crumble and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-high and add corn to the skillet. Cook and stir until the kernels begin to toast and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Drain skillet of all but one tablespoon of bacon fat, and set aside to use for shrimp.
- Add chicken stock, milk and 1 cup of the heavy cream to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and add the garlic salt and toasted corn kernels. Slowly whisk in grits, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes, whisking often to keep grits from sticking to the pan. When the grits are cooked and thickened, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Whisk well to completely incorporate. These are mashed potato consistency - if you like looser grits, whisk in more chicken stock to loosen to how you like them. Set aside, covered to keep warm, while you prepare the shrimp.
- Heat skillet with bacon fat and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic, mushrooms and 2/3 of the sliced green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and sear the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes on each side until almost cooked through -- about 3 minutes total. Add lemon juice, Chipotle tabasco and black pepper and stir well to get any residue off of the bottom of the pot, then stir in the reserved bacon and reserved 1/2 cup heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- To serve, spoon some of the cheesy corn grits into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle with some of the reserved cheese and stir in so that there are bits of cheese throughout. Top with a generous serving of the sauce and shrimp, and sprinkle with reserved chopped green onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 925.3, Fat 63.8, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 342.9, Sodium 1235.9, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 36.1
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Elizabeth Maree
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Raqeeb Rauff Rauff
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
FAHIM _87
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.
ZEESHAN Farooq
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of grits, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yassine Elkhlifi
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The shrimp were so tender and the grits were creamy and cheesy.
Muhammad Qais Swati
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
steve wanangwe
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra cheese and it was perfect.
_PrO_AkaSH_ VaY_GaMEr_
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for shrimp and grits. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Osazuwa Merit
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a huge success. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.
TOXIC Gammer
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ionu≈£ Indigo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Oliver Davey
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.
Samantha Arellano Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of grits, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Oseya Linda
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for shrimp and grits. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jennifer Olivas
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a huge success. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful.
Aleyna Demir
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The shrimp were so tender and the grits were creamy and cheesy.
male swalezi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Masood Khan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I added a little extra cheese and it was perfect.