OVEN BARBECUE SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO GRITS

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From Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA, a winning recipe from Louisiana Cookin' Magazine. Try it out for a special brunch or supper!

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (preferrably Louisiana shrimp 41-50 count per pound)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup chili sauce (tomato based store-bought)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons asian chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha)
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (16 ounce) can louisiana sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, chopped

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with butter, chili sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Sriracha, Creole Seasoning, and garlic and pour into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Toss to coat. Spread the shrimp in single layer. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring and turning shrimp after 8 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until heated through. Stir in gouda and thyme.
  • Spoon grits onto serving platter. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs and crumbled bacon.

Fire Garcia
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bill Zeimp
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This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp was rubbery and the grits were lumpy. I will not be making this again.


Misk Ahmed
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The shrimp was overcooked and the grits were too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


M Sahil Afghan
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Ali afridi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jolynn Houpe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp and grits turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Juliet Muthoni
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I wasn't sure about the combination of shrimp and grits, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked well together and the dish was very filling.


SewerRat 12
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were flavorful.


Ahnaf Shahriar
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I love the combination of shrimp and grits in this recipe. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and cheesy.


Umer ali Ali
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This was my first time making grits and they turned out great! The shrimp was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Afnaan Sheikh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the grits are creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nelson Emmanuel
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I love this recipe! The shrimp and grits are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Sharon Genye
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The shrimp was cooked to perfection and the grits were creamy and cheesy.


Gugulethu Mahlangu
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.