Shrimp & Grits Bowl with Spicy Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp & Grits Bowl with Spicy Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Cream Sauce; 1-1/2 qt. heavy cream; 3 cups dry white wine; 1-1/2 cups shallots, minced; 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. TAPATIO Hot Sauce; Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Mixture; - andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3 cups green peppers, finely chopped; 3 cups red peppers, finely chopped; 3 cups onions, minced Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09; 6 Tbsp. garlic, minced; 1 cup olive oil; - uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1-1/2 qt. plum tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1-1/2 qt. frozen okra, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning; 2 Tbsp. seafood seasoning (celery salt, pepper and paprika blend); Cheesy Grits; 3 qt. water; 4-1/2 cups chicken broth; 4-1/2 cups whole milk; 4-1/2 cups old-fashioned white grits, uncooked; 3 qt. KRAFT CHEDASHARP Pasteurized Process American Cheese Shred; 1-1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1-1/2 cups fresh parsley, chopped; 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Servings: persons

Spicy Cream Sauce
1-1/2 qt. heavy cream
3 cups dry white wine
1-1/2 cups shallots, minced
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. TAPATIO Hot Sauce
Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Mixture
- andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 cups green peppers, finely chopped
3 cups red peppers, finely chopped
3 cups onions, minced Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09
6 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 cup olive oil
- uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1-1/2 qt. plum tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1-1/2 qt. frozen okra, thawed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp. seafood seasoning (celery salt, pepper and paprika blend)
Cheesy Grits
3 qt. water
4-1/2 cups chicken broth
4-1/2 cups whole milk
4-1/2 cups old-fashioned white grits, uncooked
3 qt. KRAFT CHEDASHARP Pasteurized Process American Cheese Shred
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
1-1/2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

1
Spicy Cream Sauce: Mix ingredients in medium saucepan.
2
Bring to boil on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
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or until sauce is reduced to 3 cups (or reduced to 1/2 cup for trial recipe), stirring occasionally.
4
Keep warm.
5
Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Mixture: Saute sausage, peppers, onions and garlic (in trial-size portions) in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 6 min.
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Add shrimp, tomatoes, okra and seasonings.
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; cook 5 to 6 min.
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or until shrimp are done.
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Keep warm.
10
Cheesy Grits: Bring water, broth and milk to boil in large saucepan on medium heat.
11
Gradually whisk in grits; cover.
12
Simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 18 min.
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or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
14
Remove from heat.
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Add cheese and black pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
16
Keep warm.
17
For each serving: Spoon 1 cup Cheesy Grits into serving bowl; top with 1 cup Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Mixture.
18
Drizzle with 2 Tbsp.
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Spicy Cream Sauce.
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Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
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chopped parsley and about 1/2 Tbsp.
22
bacon.

1876

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Cream Sauce, 1-1/2 qt. heavy cream, 3 cups dry white wine, 1-1/2 cups shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Grits Bowl with Spicy Cream Sauce 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!

Shrimp & Grits Bowl with Spicy Cream Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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