Cuban Beans + Grits With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cuban Beans + Grits With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Grits:; 1 c grits; 1 can coconut milk; ~3/4 c water; 1/2 tsp salt; zest from 1/2 of a lime; Beans:; 1 can Cuban style black beans, undrained (I used Trader Joe's); Shrimp:; olive oil; 1 lg. onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 lb. shrimp; dash of ginger; dash of paprika; dash of salt; dash of oregano; lime juice from ~1 juicy lime; Garnish options:; sliced scallion; sour cream; avocado, chopped

Servings: persons

Grits:
1 c grits
1 can coconut milk
~3/4 c water
1/2 tsp salt
zest from 1/2 of a lime
Beans:
1 can Cuban style black beans, undrained (I used Trader Joe's)
Shrimp:
olive oil
1 lg. onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 lb. shrimp
dash of ginger
dash of paprika
dash of salt
dash of oregano
lime juice from ~1 juicy lime
Garnish options:
sliced scallion
sour cream
avocado, chopped

1
Prepare grits:
2
Bring coconut milk and water to boil in saucepan. Add grits and salt, and stir.
3
Turn heat to low and simmer until done, about 5-7 minutes.
4
Prepare shrimp:
5
Heat oil in saucepan over med-low.
6
Add onion and saute until caramelized, about 10 min.
7
Remove to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil.
8
Add shrimp to pan with additional oil.
9
Add spices, and saute briefly, ~2 minutes, until opaque.
10
Deglaze pan with lime juice, scraping up bits stuck to pan.
11
Turn oven off, and return onion to pan with shrimp and cover with lid to keep warm.
12
Serve grits with warmed black beans and cover with onion and shrimp. Scatter with desired garnish.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grits:, 1 c grits, 1 can coconut milk, ~3/4 c water, and more.

Yes, Cuban Beans + Grits With Shrimp 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.

Cuban Beans + Grits With Shrimp

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