Cheesy Shrimp And Grits With A Twist Recipes

CHEESY SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add 1 tsp. of the reserved drippings to medium saucepan. Stir in onions; cook on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup chopped tomatoes; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add peppers and 1/2 cup broth; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Spoon cooked vegetable mixture into blender; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in remaining tomatoes and 2 Tbsp. half-and-half. Remove from heat.
• Bring remaining broth to boil in separate saucepan. Stir in grits; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Crumble bacon. Add to grits along with the VELVEETA and remaining half-and-half; stir until VELVEETA is completely melted. Spoon into serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Add shrimp to remaining reserved bacon drippings in skillet; cook on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 3 min. Stir in vegetable mixture; simmer 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over grits.

SHRIMP AND CHEDDAR GRITS

Steps:

• Make the grits: Combine 4 cups water, the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the heavy cream, butter and cheese. Remove from the heat; cover to keep warm. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
• Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallion whites, chopped celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Push the shrimp and vegetables to the edge of the skillet. Add the garlic, thyme and tomato paste to the center and cook, undisturbed, until sizzling, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and stir everything together. Bring to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced, 3 minutes. Add the butter and swirl the pan until melted. Add the parsley, scallion greens and celery leaves and toss. Season with salt. Add more lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
• Divide the grits among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the shrimp mixture.

CHEESY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter.
• Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Saute for 3 minutes.
• Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.