Southwest Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Name: Southwest Style Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1/2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 ears Corn, Kernels Removed And The Cob Scraped With A Spoon; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pound Shrimp, Cleaned And Peeled; 1 whole Lime, Half For The Juice The Other Half Quartered For Garnish; Cheese Grits, Pre-made; 2 whole Green Onions, diced; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced In Half

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 ears Corn, Kernels Removed And The Cob Scraped With A Spoon
1/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1 pinch Salt
1 pound Shrimp, Cleaned And Peeled
1 whole Lime, Half For The Juice The Other Half Quartered For Garnish
Cheese Grits, Pre-made
2 whole Green Onions, diced
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced In Half

1
In a large pan heat oil and butter over medium high heat.
2
Add the jalapeno and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
3
Add the corn kernels and cumin powder and continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
4
Add a pinch of salt and remove the corn mixture and set aside.
5
Add the shrimp in the pan and sear each side for 30 seconds until lightly browned and nearly cooked.
6
Turn off the heat and add the corn mixture back in.
7
Stir together gently and squeeze the juice of half the lime over the top.
8
Note: I am not from the south and I will not declare that I know anything about making real grits.
9
If I can steer you to Rees recipe for grits (also here on Tasty Kitchen), then you will then have made the perfect grits for these shrimp to lay on top of.
10
Spoon your grits on to a plate and then spoon the shrimp and corn mixture over top.
11
Garnish with diced green onions, tomatoes and a quarter slice of the lime for extra squeezing.

215

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1/2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Style Shrimp and 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.

Southwest Style Shrimp and Grits

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