spicy shrimp and grits Recipe

Name: spicy shrimp and grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup light cream; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup yellow corn grits, uncooked; 1 medium red pepper, julienned; 1 medium yellow pepper, julienned; 2 medium shallots, sliced; 2 clove garlic, sliced; 1/2 lb smoked sausage, diced; 6 slice bacon, uncooked, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1 lb shrimp, deveined, shelled; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp chili paste; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup flat parsley, chopped; 2 stick scallions, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cup light cream
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup yellow corn grits, uncooked
1 medium red pepper, julienned
1 medium yellow pepper, julienned
2 medium shallots, sliced
2 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 lb smoked sausage, diced
6 slice bacon, uncooked, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 lb shrimp, deveined, shelled
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili paste
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup flat parsley, chopped
2 stick scallions, sliced

1
Cook sausage in water on medium high heat in a sautee pan, covered.
2
Once the water is evaporated, remove cover and brown for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
In same pan add bacon.
5
Cook until all bacon fat is rendered.
6
Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
7
Keep grease in pan.
8
Add peppers, shallots and garlic.
9
Sautee for a few minutes.
10
Add seasonings and chili paste.
11
Cook another minute.
12
Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
13
About 2 minutes.
14
Add wine and then deglaze.
15
Add sausage and bacon back to pan.
16
Cook for another minute or two.
17
Meanwhile, bring water and cream to a boil.
18
Add salt and stir in grits.
19
Cover and turn heat down to low.
20
Cook grits for about five minutes or until done.
21
Perhaps stir once in between the time to prevent lumps.
22
Serve the shrimp on top of the grits with the garnish on the very top.
23
Enjoy!

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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: 2 cup light cream, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup yellow corn grits, uncooked, and more.

Yes, spicy 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.

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