Shrimp And "Grits" With Kahlua Bacon Jam Recipe

Name: Shrimp And "Grits" With Kahlua Bacon Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Kahlua Bacon Jam:; 8 bacon strips; 1 cup finely diced onion; 2/3 cup diced tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup kahlua; For shrimp and grits; 1.5 pounds fresh shrimp (with heads and peel); 1 cup creme of wheat; 2 tablespoons cooking sherry

Servings: persons

For Kahlua Bacon Jam:
8 bacon strips
1 cup finely diced onion
2/3 cup diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup kahlua
For shrimp and grits
1.5 pounds fresh shrimp (with heads and peel)
1 cup creme of wheat
2 tablespoons cooking sherry

1
Cook the bacon on a frying pan until brown and crisp. Set aside on paper towel to blot out grease. Cut bacon into small pieces or tear it with your hands.
2
Caramelize onion over medium heat (this takes about 8 minutes) until onion is soft and brown and sweet to taste.
3
Add garlic and tomatoes. Season with vinegar, brown sugar, paprika and chili powder. Simmer for another 8 minutes for all the flavors to mix. Add kahlua and stir mixture. It will slowly thicken over 3 minutes.
4
Add bacon bits and stir around. Simmer for 3 minutes until jam is thick and caramelized.
5
Add cooking wine to shrimp in the pan. Pan sear shrimp with canola oil for 2-5 minutes, until shrimp turns pink throughout (that can happen very fast). Salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add bacon jam to shrimp and mix thoroughly on low heat, for 1 minute. Turn heat off.
7
In a separate pot, boil 3-4 cups of water. When water is boiled, add cream of wheat bit by bit and stir constantly. Keep stirring while water is boiling for 4 minutes until cream of wheat has thickened into almost a paste. Turn heat to low, simmer cream of wheat for another 4 minutes while stirring occasionally. It should thicken some more. Turn off heat when you're happy with the consistency.
8
Serve bacon jammed shrimp over cream of wheat. Enjoy every bite!

1449

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Kahlua Bacon Jam:, 8 bacon strips, 1 cup finely diced onion, 2/3 cup diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And "Grits" With Kahlua Bacon Jam 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.

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Shrimp And "Grits" With Kahlua Bacon Jam

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