Dinner Nola Shrimp & Grits Recipe
(10 pc.) Jumbo shrimp cooked in New Orleans style BBQ sauce. Served over roasted jalapeño cheese grits
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Cheese Grits
Method
Preparation of Cheese Grits
- 1
- 2
Simmer the Grits
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and creamy.
- 3
Preparation of Shrimp
- 4
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, along with the paprika, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Finish with Green Onions
Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
Plating
- 7
Serve
Spoon a generous portion of the cheese grits onto each plate. Top with the shrimp and drizzle with the BBQ sauce from the skillet. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.