CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Grits image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup old-fashioned grits
2 cups boiling water
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 stick butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or freshly minced
2 ounces chili powder
Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 ounces seafood seasoning (recommended: OldBay)
1-ounce freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces garlic powder
2 ounces onion powder
1-ounce ginger
1-ounce butter or olive oil
2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Grits: Boil 2 cups of water in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients in consecutive order while stirring slowly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Slowly stir in the grits. Allow to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes until reaching the desired consistency, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the grits to a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • Shrimp: Mix all of the dry ingredients thoroughly in bowl until well blended. Melt the butter or olive oil in a large grill pan over high heat. Generously coat the shrimp in the seasoning mixture. Add them to the grill pan and cook until caramelized on both sides. Remove them from the pan to a serving bowl and serve with the grits.
  • Suggestion: Adding cheese and/or gravy with fried onions, to taste, will elevate the dish considerably.

Enelra Grrs
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This dish is perfect for a cold night.


Sharqeen Khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit.


Anissa Payne
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Zahif Imran7
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I love the way the shrimp and grits complement each other in this dish.


Ksowner Safo
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


Meshack Roba
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a winner!


jhx97
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Saimon Frames
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I love the way the shrimp are seasoned in this dish. They're so flavorful.


Bevan Oliver
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I've never made grits before, but this recipe made it easy. The grits were creamy and delicious.


DESTINY Oliver
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This dish is easy to make and it's so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Ziena Tetuwi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp and grits are a perfect match.


Akila Priyankara
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Stacey Pokluda
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Imane Allaoui
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.