KONA COFFEE BBQ SHRIMP AND COCONUT GRITS

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• ASSEMBLY:
• 1) Place a scoop of grits in a small shallow bowl and top with shrimp mixture.
• 2) Garnish with green onions.
• 1) For bacon - Chop bacon into 1/4? strips and fry until almost crispy in a large stock pot.
• 2) Add diced red & green bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic and cook until softened about 8-10 minutes.
• 3) Stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika and cook until fragrant - about 2 minutes.
• 4) Add Kona BBQ sauce and chicken stock and cook until flavors come together - about 5 minutes.
• 5) Stir in shrimp and cook until bright pink about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pineapple chunks and lemon juice.
• 6) For Grits - Add water and chicken stock to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 7) Stir in 1 cup of grits and cook according to package directions.
• 8) When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in cream, coconut, smoked Gouda, and butter.
• 9) Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Yield: 8 servings
• Coconut Grits:
• Water 2 cups
• Chicken Stock 3 cups
• Shredded Unsweetened Coconut 1/2 cup
• Heavy Cream 1/2 cup
• Quick Grits 1 cup
• Butter 4 tablespoons
• Shredded Smoked Gouda 1 cup
• Salt and Black Pepper To taste
• 1) For Grits - Add water and chicken stock to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 2) Stir in 1 cup of grits and cook according to package directions.
• 3) When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in cream, coconut, smoked gouda, and butter.
• 4) Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Yield: 8 servings
• Yield: 6-8 servings
• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Active Time: 10 minutes
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