FLAMING SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup grits or coarse ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
1 pound (31/35 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ounces bourbon whiskey
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the grits:
  • Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan, set over medium-high heat.
  • While continually whisking, gradually add the grits. Turn the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick and creamy, removing the lid and whisking every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent the grits from sticking or forming lumps.
  • Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually stir in the cheese. Cover and set aside until the shrimp is ready.
  • For the shrimp:
  • Place a 10-inch non-stick saute pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pan and toss once or twice. Remove the pan from the heat. Gently pour the whiskey into the pan, carefully ignite with a long match or stick lighter, and return to the heat. Toss continually until the flame extinguishes, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Saute until the shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Season with hot sauce and salt and pepper if desired. Serve over warm grits.

Sadiqa Riaz
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Free Xq
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my grits turned out lumpy. The shrimp were still good though.


Megan Beverly
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the whole family loves it.


sanusi desola
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Journey Seals
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I thought this dish was just okay. The shrimp were a bit overcooked and the grits were a bit bland.


Rj Shamudro
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy.


Don Brown
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of grits, but I'm so glad I did! The grits were creamy and cheesy and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahek Islam
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Ratul Ratul
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked to perfection.


Essam mohamed
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This was an amazing dish! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.