Best 4 Smoked Gouda Shrimp And Grits Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the American South with our tantalizing dish: Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits! This delectable combination of creamy grits, succulent shrimp, and melted smoked Gouda cheese will leave your taste buds dancing.

Embark on a flavor-packed adventure with three enticing variations of this classic dish:

1. **Classic Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits**: Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional recipe, featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich, flavorful sauce, complemented by creamy grits and a generous helping of melted smoked Gouda cheese.

2. **Spicy Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits**: Ignite your palate with a fiery twist on the classic dish. Succulent shrimp are tossed in a zesty sauce, featuring a blend of aromatic spices that add a delightful kick. Creamy grits and melted smoked Gouda cheese provide a luscious contrast to the heat, creating a perfectly balanced dish.

3. **Crab and Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits**: Elevate your seafood experience with a combination of tender shrimp and succulent crab. Sautéed in a savory sauce, the seafood duo harmoniously blends with creamy grits and melted smoked Gouda cheese. This variation offers a luxurious and flavorful seafood extravaganza.

Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition with our Smoked Gouda Shrimp and Grits. Each recipe promises a unique gustatory adventure, showcasing the versatility and deliciousness of this Southern classic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKY SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 to 5 cups Shrimp Stock, recipe follows (see Cook's Note) or vegetable stock
Kosher salt
1 cup yellow stone-ground grits
1 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced, for garnish
Sauteed Shrimp (including the reserved garlic oil and bacon), recipe follows
5 cups raw shrimp shells, heads and tails (about 2 pounds), rinsed well
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 cup white wine
2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
1 bay leaf
10 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 pound thick double-smoked cut bacon, cut into lardons
20 large (21 to 24 count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of the shrimp stock and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the grits are soft and have lost their gritty texture, whisking every few minutes, 25 to 35 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add the remaining stock and continue cooking until absorbed. Add the cheese and heavy cream and whisk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the grits among 4 bowls and top with the sauteed shrimp. Drizzle with some of the garlic oil and bacon (reserved from the sauteed shrimp) and sprinkle with some of the scallions.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the shrimp shells, heads and tails, onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add 10 cups of cold water, the tomatoes, chipotle, bay leaf, parsley and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, skimming the surface occasionally, for 40 minutes.
  • Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids. The stock can be made 2 days in advance, tightly covered and refrigerated or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Place bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown and crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet and place back on the heat. Increase the heat to high. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet in a single layer, in batches, if needed, with the garlic and thyme, and cook, flipping once, until the shrimp are lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate. Add the bacon to the garlic oil left in the skillet and reserve to drizzle over the finished dish.

SHRIMP AND GOUDA GRITS



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Shrimp and Gouda Grits combines the humble origins of the dish with smoky spices and gouda for a belly-filling dish sure to please everyone.

Provided by Elle Jay

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1½ tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ cup quick grits
2 cups water
1 cup milk
½ tsp pink himalayan sea salt
½ cup smoked gouda (grated)
2 large green onions (thinly sliced)
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
  • Peel and devein your shrimp if you haven't already. Look them all over to make sure there are no veins or bits of shell missed. These are no fun to bite into.
  • Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and toss in the garlic, cajun seasoning, and paprika. Lay them on the lined sheet pan in a single layer, and bake for 10 - 15 minutes. They should form a "C" shape when they are cooked.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, milk, grits, and salt. Continue whisking until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the smoked gouda until melted in and gooey. If your grits become paste-like, add more milk to thin them out. Sprinkle in one sliced green onion, and save the other for garnish.
  • To serve, spoon grits into a bowl and top with hot shrimp and some of their juices. Sprinkle with green onion to garnish and hit it with a few dashes of hot sauce to finish.

GRITS A YA YA



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A friend of mine made this for a Mardi Gras dinner. It was so delicious, I just had to have the recipe.

Provided by Irene

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup old fashioned grits
¼ cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste
¼ cup butter
8 slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 splash white wine
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped spinach
1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 cups heavy cream
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Slowly pour the grits into the stock while stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer until the grits are tender and thick, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream to thin the grits.
  • Stir in the Gouda cheese and 1/4 cup butter until melted and smooth.
  • While the grits are cooking, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook until the bacon fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the shallot and garlic; cooking and stirring until the shallots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine and stir in 3 tablespoons butter, cooking and stirring until the butter has melted.
  • Drop the shrimp in the skillet; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, mushrooms, and green onions; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes more.
  • Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon.
  • Stir in 2 cups heavy cream. Simmer until the cream is reduced by about a third, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet to heat through.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over the prepared grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 321.5 mg, Fat 70.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 38.6 g, Sodium 1108.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SMOKED GOUDA SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE



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Provided by á-1568

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the shrimp & sauce:
* 2 cups chopped bacon, cooked and chopped
* 3 T olive oil
* 1 ½ lbs shrimp
* salt/pepper to taste
* 3 t minced garlic
* 3 cups slice white mushrooms
* 3 T white wine
* 2 T lemon juice
* 2 cups chopped scallions
* For the smoked gouda grits:
* 6 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups milk
* 1/2 t pepper
* garlic to taste (I usually use roasted garlic)
* 2 cups uncooked quick cooking grits
* 1 2/3 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese (a 7 oz.
wheel is about right)
* 3 T butter
* Red pepper to taste
* Louisiana hot sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Directions 1. For the grits: 2. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan 3. Gradually whisk in grits and red pepper. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT. 4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened (I cook them longer because I like them a little thicker). 5. Add cheese, butter, and hot sauce, stirring until melted. 6. For the shrimp & sauce: 7. Heat a large skillet until very hot and add olive oil and two tablespoons of bacon grease. 8. As the oil begins to smoke, toss in shrimp. 9. Stir shrimp until it begins to turn pink. 10. Stir in minced garlic and bacon bits. 11. Toss in mushrooms. 12. Add lemon juice and wine, stir to about 30 seconds until all is covered well. 13. Toss in scallions and cook until done. 14. Serve shrimp over cheese grits.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
  • Use a good quality smoked gouda cheese. The flavor of the cheese will come through in the dish, so make sure to use a cheese that you enjoy.
  • Season the dish to taste. Start with the seasonings listed in the recipe, then adjust to your liking.
  • Serve the dish immediately. Smoked gouda shrimp and grits is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Smoked gouda shrimp and grits is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of smoked gouda cheese, shrimp, and grits is a classic Southern flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give smoked gouda shrimp and grits a try. You won't be disappointed!

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