Spicy Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits Recipe Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 2 1/4 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking white grits; 5 ounces shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo sauce; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
2 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking white grits
5 ounces shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1
Bring 1 tablespoon butter, the milk, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, hot sauce, garlic, and 2 1/4 cups water to the boil in a pot with lid over medium-high heat.
2
Gradually whisk in the grits and bring to the boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
4
Stir in the cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.
5
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
6
Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons of the drippings.
7
Add the onion to the pan; cook 2 minutes to soften slightly then add shrimp to pan.
8
Cook until pink in color and firm, about 3 minutes.
9
Stir in the cooked bacon, tomatoes, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, chipotle chili with sauce, red pepper flakes, and broth.
10
Cook until mixture comes to a simmer, about 3 minutes more.
11
Serve over grits; sprinkle with green onions.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), 2 1/4 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits Recipe 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 Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits Recipe

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