Hey everyone, I hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, shrimp and grits. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Shrimp and Grits is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It is easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They are nice and they look wonderful. Shrimp and Grits is something which I have loved my whole life.
Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish that's quick enough for a simple weeknight meal. You can even cook the grits hands-off while you prepare the shrimp. This recipe for shrimp and grits starts with a clever tip for In an ideal world, we'd all be getting fresh coastal shrimp for our shrimp and grits — but we'll settle for frozen shrimp with the shell on.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have shrimp and grits using 17 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Shrimp and Grits:
- Take Main
- Prepare 12 large raw, peeled and deveined shrimp
- Take 10 oz Andouille Sausage
- Make ready 1 large Green Bell Pepper
- Prepare 1 medium onion
- Prepare 1 jalapeno pepper (de-seeded)
- Get 4 cup Grits
- Take 8 cup water
- Take 1 cup milk
- Prepare 3/4 packages cream cheese
- Prepare 2 cup cheddar cheese
- Make ready 1/2 stick butter or margarine
- Make ready 2 tbsp Black pepper
- Make ready 2 tbsp sea salt
- Take 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Prepare 2 tbsp Garlic powder
- Take 1 box Tony's Creole Base (etouffe' mix)
So if you're looking for a Southern Style. Shrimp and Grits is one of my family's favorite southern recipes. I mean don't get me wrong, I'm all for beignets and po boys, but a really great shrimp and grits is a dark horse winner. My Shrimp and Grits are topped with a mound of garlicky shrimp, smoky ham and caramelized peppers, on a rich flavorful bed of cheesy grits.
Instructions to make Shrimp and Grits:
- In a large stockpot bring grits and water to boil. Then turn to simmer
- Slice peppers and remove seeds. Then slice onion.
- Preheat skillet to medium high heat and add 2tbsp of olive oil
- Saute peppers and onion for 5-7 min. Then set them aside in a bowl.
- Add one tbsp of butter to preheated skillet and add shrimp and sliced sausage. Stirring as needed until shrimp is cooked through. Set aside in bowl.
- Prepare creole (etouffe') mix in skillet according to directions.
- Add a cup or so of the cream cheese to mix and the cup of milk
- Bring to light boil then add shrimp, sausage, peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Add cayenne, garlic powder, and hot sauce if desired
- Once grits are done. Add as much butter as desired, cheddar cheese, and some of the cream cheese
- Then add the salt and black pepper ( consider paprika too) to the grits
- Once creole base has reached desired consistency remove from heat.
- Plate the grits and pour creole base over the top. Enjoy! And please post pictures!!
With a few simple changes to pack in a bit more flavor. Shrimp and grits is a traditional southern recipe originating from both Native American and West African roots. It has always been a staple in the south, but actually began becoming popular in the. Cajun Shrimp and Grits- Creamy Grits with Cajun Shrimp , a Southern Classic Elevated! Shrimp and grits just go so well together.
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