Cheese Grits With Shrimp And Chorizo Recipes

CHEESE GRITS WITH SHRIMP AND CHORIZO

Steps:

• Cook chorizo in a heavy, medium-size skillet over medium heat until it is crisp, 2 or 3 minutes.
• Transfer chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Pour off all but a thin film of fat from the skillet.
• Bring a quart (4 cups) of water and a half teaspoon salt to boil in a medium saucepan.
• Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until grits are thick and smooth.
• While grits are cooking, add a tablespoon of the butter to skillet and heat over medium-high until butter is foaming.
• Cook shrimp in butter until just pink, turning once, about 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in chorizo and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds longer.
• Stir remaining tablespoon butter and cheese into grits and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon grits into 4 warmed bowls and top with chorizo and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH CHORIZO AND SALSA DE ARBOL

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Bring milk and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Slowly add grits, whisking constantly. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook chorizo in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking into small pieces, until browned and crisp in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer chorizo and rendered oil to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Toss shrimp with olive oil and season generously with salt. Grill, flipping once, until lightly charred in spots and opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir grits, adding hot water a few tablespoons at a time if needed to make smooth again. Divide grits, chorizo (use a slotted spoon), and shrimp among bowls; drizzle with chorizo oil, top with cilantro, and serve with salsa.

CHORIZO CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Prepare the grits according to the package directions; set aside when done and keep warm.
• Take off the casing from the chorizo and throw away.
• In a nonstick skillet, add the chorizo; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking apart the meat with a fork.
• Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic; continue cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the sausage-veggie mixture to the grits; stir to combine.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the grits; stir to combine.
• Pour the grits mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.