Salsa Pepper Jack Grits Dip Recipes

SHRIMP AND PEPPER JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter and the cheese until melted. Season with salt. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and the cayenne. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; add 1 tablespoon butter. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and lightly browned around the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter, the celery, bell pepper, garlic, scallion whites and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until the pieces just start softening, about 1 minute.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cook, tossing to coat, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Top each serving of grits with the shrimp and scallion greens.

SALSA PEPPER-JACK GRITS DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350f and lightly grease a deep-dish pie plate.
• Spread beans in the bottom of pie plate and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine water, milk, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Stir in grits.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese until melted.
• Mix in salsa and pour over beans in pie plate.
• Bake for 30 minutes until the grits are firm and brown around the edges.
• Let cool for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and cilantro if desired.
• Serve with corn chips for dipping.