Shrimp n Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp n Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned grits; 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (12 ounces); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups heavy cream; Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes; 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned grits
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (12 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups heavy cream
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
To make the grits: Combine 4 cups of water, the milk, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil and slowly whisk in the grits.
3
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
4
Cover the saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until thickened.
5
Stir in the cheddar cheese.
6
Cover and keep warm over a low heat.
7
To make the shrimp: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture is dark and golden, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper.
10
Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
11
Slowly whisk in the cream.
12
Once the cream is fully incorporated, slowly whisk in the tomatoes and 23 cup of water.
13
Stir in the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.
14
Season the shrimp with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
15
Serve the shrimp over the grits and garnish with the Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned grits, 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (12 ounces), and more.

Yes, Shrimp n Grits 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.

Shrimp n Grits

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