Shrimp & Grits
Servings
Serves 4-6
Total time
30
minutesWe love a quick recipe that’s perfect for morning, noon or night. Shrimp & Grits are equally as welcome on the breakfast, brunch or dinner table. We certainly like them all the time! Low-salt BBQ Shrimp Seasoning is perfect in this dish along with Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil and smoky Hot Paprika. It’s just so good – every time!
Ingredients
1 cup grits
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbl butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 lb peeled & deveined shrimp
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbl BBQ Shrimp Seasoning
½ tsp Smoked Hot Paprika
1 cup andouille cut into small cubes
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½-1 cup heavy cream
Salt and cayenne to taste
Fresh parsley and chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup dry grits with water according to package directions.
- After the grits are cooked and still hot, stir in the cheese, butter and heavy cream. Stir until the cheese is melted and the grits are thick and creamy. Taste and add salt if needed.
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the baking soda, BBQ Shrimp Seasoning and Smoked Hot Paprika; allow to sit for 10 mins.
- In a large skillert, saute the andouille in Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil until brown and crispy. Add in the shallots and saute until softened. Add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and saute until starting to turn pink. Add in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the shrimp are opaque pink, firm to the touch and fully cooked through – about 6 minutes.
- Add cream to adjust the consistency. Taste and season with salt and cayenne.
- Serve over warm cheese grits. Garnish with fresh parsley and chives.
