SHRIMP & GRITS CANAPES
We've decided to recreate that recipe into an appetizer. Our challenge this time was to keep it 12 ingredients or less. The sky's the limit so long as we keep it under 12 ingredients. Easy Peasy. Right? This is what we created.
Provided by Kitchen Dreaming
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a small sauce pan with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat, bring 2 cups of water or chicken stock and grits to a boil, stirring often.
- 2. Turn the heat down to medium, add parsley and scallions, place lid on pan and continue to simmer the grits until they are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- 3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil and while the oven is preheating, place a baking sheet inside to heat with the oven. In a small bowl, coat the shrimp in Cajun seasoning. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and, in a single layer, add the shrimp. Place the pan back in the oven and broil the shrimp for 3-5 minutes or until their color changes and they start to curl. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4. Now turn the oven down to 400° F. With non-stick cooking spray, coat the mini muffin tin(s). Fill each tin about half way full with the grits mixture. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Remove from the oven and cool. After cooled, remove from tins.
- 5. In a food processor, grind tasso ham until finely chopped. Next add the cream cheese and blend into the ham creating a mousse.
- 6. To assemble, place a dollop of tasso ham mousse on top of each grit cake and top with one roasted shrimp. Garnish with a chive, optional.
- 7. Note: Tasso ham is just a smoked ham piece slathered in cajun seasonings. If Tasso ham is unavailable in your area, you can purchase a small piece of smoked ham and grind it with Cajun seasoning to create the spicy mousse.
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Nadir Menezla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of grits, but I loved these canapes. The shrimp and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the grits.
Giuseppe Buccellato
[email protected]These canapes are so easy to make, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Wasif Hussain
[email protected]I love the combination of shrimp and grits in these canapes. It's a classic Southern dish that's always a winner.
MUDEEL AGYEMANG
[email protected]These shrimp grits canapes are the perfect appetizer. They're light and flavorful, and they won't weigh you down.
yxng kelo
[email protected]I made these canapes for my family and they loved them. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate them up.
Nhlanhla Mabaso
[email protected]These canapes are a great way to impress your guests. They're sure to be a hit at any party.
Ch Saqlain
[email protected]I've never made grits before, but these canapes were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ataur Osman
[email protected]These shrimp grits canapes are so delicious and elegant. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Tshifhiwa Thirty
[email protected]I love that these canapes can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They're also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
Paul Liberatori
[email protected]These canapes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.
Alfie Jones
[email protected]I've made these shrimp grits canapes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp, grits, and cheese is just perfect.
Briiqn
[email protected]These shrimp grits canapes were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.