Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDoc Ford's Rum Bar & GrilleIsland Style Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Island Style Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Jumbo shrimp dusted with masa (Mexican Corn Flour), pan seared and served with jalapeno cheddar grits, julienne veggies & green beans. Accented with a homemade tomatillo sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

For the Jalapeno Cheddar Grits

For the Tomatillo Sauce

Method

For the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Rinse and pat dry the jumbo shrimp. In a shallow dish, combine masa, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the masa mixture until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Pan-Sear the Shrimp

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Jalapeno Cheddar Grits

  1. 3

    Cook the Grits

    In a pot, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.

  2. 4

    Add Jalapenos and Cheese

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in the diced jalapeno, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Keep warm.

For the Veggies

  1. 5

    Sauté the Veggies

    In the same skillet used for the shrimp, add the julienned bell pepper and carrot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Add the green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until all veggies are tender but still crisp.

For the Tomatillo Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Tomatillo Sauce

    In a blender, combine chopped tomatillos, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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