Caraway Havarti Grits with Shrimp and Corned Beef

Name: Caraway Havarti Grits with Shrimp and Corned Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Water; Kosher Salt; 2 cups Corn Grits; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 6 ounces, weight Caraway Havarti Cheese, Grated (regular Havarti Plus 1/2 Teaspoon Caraway Seeds May Be Substituted); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Cleaned And Peeled; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Or Canola Oil; 1/2 pounds Deli-style Corned Beef, Chopped; Sea Salt And Black Pepper; Chopped Fresh Parsley For Garnish

Servings: persons

6 cups Water
Kosher Salt
2 cups Corn Grits
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
6 ounces, weight Caraway Havarti Cheese, Grated (regular Havarti Plus 1/2 Teaspoon Caraway Seeds May Be Substituted)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Cleaned And Peeled
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Or Canola Oil
1/2 pounds Deli-style Corned Beef, Chopped
Sea Salt And Black Pepper
Chopped Fresh Parsley For Garnish

1
Add the water and a dash or two of salt to a deep saucepan or stock pot.
2
Bring it to a boil, and then add the grits.
3
Reduce the heat to medium low and cook the grits for 25-30 minutes or until creamy and smooth, stirring occasionally.
4
Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in the butter and cheese.
5
Continue to stir until melted.
6
Keep warm until ready to serve.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper and a dash of salt and pepper.
8
Pour the mixture into a gallon-sized zip bag and add the shrimp.
9
Close tightly and coat the shrimp evenly with the mixture.
10
Set aside.
11
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
12
Add the shrimp and saute until pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
13
Remove from heat and stir in the corned beef.
14
Serve the shrimp and corned beef on a bed of grits.
15
Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy immediately!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Water, Kosher Salt, 2 cups Corn Grits, 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, and more.

Yes, Caraway Havarti Grits with Shrimp and Corned Beef falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!