Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Inspired by Toro
Time45m
Serves4

Sausage, peppers, onions, aji amarillo cream, cotija cheese

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Sausage and Vegetables

Grits

Aji Amarillo Cream

Method

Prepare the Grits

  1. 1

    Cook the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  2. 2

    Add Butter and Cheese

    Once grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in butter and cotija cheese until melted and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the Aji Amarillo Cream

  1. 3

    Mix Cream Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine aji amarillo paste, heavy cream, and lime juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and warm, about 5 minutes.

Cook the Shrimp and Sausage

  1. 4

    Sauté Sausage and Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add diced bell peppers and onions, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon the creamy grits onto plates, top with the shrimp and sausage mixture, and drizzle with aji amarillo cream. Garnish with additional cotija cheese if desired.

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