Spicy Rock Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Name: Spicy Rock Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quail eggs; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 3 cloves garlic; 4 shallots; 3 long hot red chilis, seeds removed; 1 stalk lemongrass; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons coconut milk; 1/2 cup grits; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

2 quail eggs
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
3 cloves garlic
4 shallots
3 long hot red chilis, seeds removed
1 stalk lemongrass
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 cup grits
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Place quail eggs in a small pot with water to cover, bring to a boil, cover pot, remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Cool and carefully peel quail eggs and set aside.
3
Soak tamarind paste in 1/4 cup boiling water.
4
Let stand for 10 minutes and strain, reserving the liquid and discarding the pulp.
5
Blend garlic, shallots, chilis and lemongrass into a paste using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
6
Heat a large pan over medium heat and saute paste in canola oil until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add tamarind water and half the coconut milk.
8
Simmer until thickened, then add remaining coconut milk and remove from heat.
9
Prepare grits according to directions, then stir in butter and cheese and add salt to taste.
10
Bring sauce back to a simmer, add shrimp to sauce and simmer gently till cooked through.
11
Serve shrimp and sauce over grits and garnish with a halved hard-boiled quail egg.

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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: 2 quail eggs, 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, 3 cloves garlic, 4 shallots, and more.

Yes, Spicy Rock Shrimp & 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.

Spicy Rock Shrimp & Grits

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