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Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Inspired by The Mayor of Old Town
Time40m
Serves4

Pan-seared shrimp, jalapeño white cheddar grits, diavolo sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

For the Grits

For the Diavolo Sauce

Method

Cooking the Grits

1

Prepare the Grits

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

2

Add Jalapeño and Cheese

Once grits are cooked, stir in diced jalapeño, butter, and white cheddar cheese until well combined and creamy. Set aside.

Making the Diavolo Sauce

3

Sauté Garlic

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Simmer Sauce

Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then stir in fresh basil. Remove from heat.

Cooking the Shrimp

5

Sear the Shrimp

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Add lemon juice and toss to coat.

Assembly

6

Plate the Dish

Spoon a generous portion of the jalapeño white cheddar grits onto each plate. Top with the seared shrimp and drizzle with diavolo sauce. Serve hot.