Spicy Garlic Shrimp And Grits Recipe 455

SPICY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the grits, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they begin to firm.
• Stir the Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shrimp and vegetable mixture, canned tomatoes, and black pepper into the grits; pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

SPICY LOW-COUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Grits: Bring milk, salt, pepper, and butter to a boil. Stir in grits, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce over low heat. When consistency is ready, in about 45 to 50 minutes add cheese and stir.
• Shrimp: Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and set aside. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and render for 3 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and butter and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, piquillo peppers, and pepper flakes. Add half wine (drink what's leftover), and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Plate grits in a shallow bowls with shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with scallions and serve.

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cook grits: Add 4 parts cold water to 1 part grits and some salt. Stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil a minute or so until they begin to thicken, stirring constantly or they will lump. Reduce heat to low. Partially cover pot with a lid and let simmer until thick and creamy. Add cheese to your taste. Cover and let them sit while you make the shrimp. Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, butter, garlic, tomato, and red pepper flakes. Saute until tomato starts to soften. Stir in shrimp. Saute shrimp 2 or 3 minutes or just until they curl and turn pink. Season with salt & pepper. Toss with lemon zest, juice, & chopped parsley. Serve over plain or cheese grits.