Buffalo Shrimp With Sweet Potato Grits Recipes

BUFFALO BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Cook the shrimp according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the grits, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mozzarella, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
• Combine the butter and hot sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot, about 1 minute. Whisk to combine.
• Divide the grits among 4 bowls and top with the shrimp. Drizzle with the warm spicy butter and top with the celery and blue cheese.

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Seal the bag and shake a few times to combine the ingredients well.
• Rinse the shrimp under cold water and place them in the plastic bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat all of the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
• Place the coated shrimp on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Save remaining flour mixture in the bag.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, butter hot sauce and cayenne pepper; set aside. In a pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Remove shrimp from refrigerator and shake a second time in flour mixture.
• Place the shrimp in hot oil and fry until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately coat with buffalo sauce.

OVEN BARBECUE SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO GRITS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with butter, chili sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Sriracha, Creole Seasoning, and garlic and pour into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Toss to coat. Spread the shrimp in single layer. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring and turning shrimp after 8 minutes.
• In the meantime, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until heated through. Stir in gouda and thyme.
• Spoon grits onto serving platter. Top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs and crumbled bacon.