Shrimp Cheese Grits Recipes

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.

SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• For Shrimp:.
• Over medium heat cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet for 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, crumble, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tsp drippings in skillet.
• Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.
• Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; then dredge in flour.
• Sauté mushrooms in hot bacon drippings with oil in skillet 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add green onions, and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp are lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, and cook 2 more minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.
• Spoon shrimp mixture over hot Cheese Grits; sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
• For Cheese Grits:.
• Bring first 3 ingredients and 1 1/3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients.

SHRIMP & CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups water and salt to boil in a heavy large saucepan.
• Whisk in grits. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until mixture is thick and grits are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk in 1 cup of cheese and nutmeg. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce. Cover and set aside.
• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown but not crisp. Transfer bacon to small bowl, using slotted spoon. Pour off half of drippings from skillet.
• Add shrimp to same skillet and cook until just pink, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer shrimp to plate, using slotted spoon.
• Add mushrooms to same skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add green onions and garlic and saute 3 minutes.
• Return shrimp and bacon to skillet. Mix in lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
• Bring grits to a simmer. Add water by tablespoons if grits are too thick.
• Spoon grits onto plates. Spoon shrimp mixture over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SHRIMP WITH CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan,bring chicken broth and milk to a boil.
• Stir in grits and salt;return to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover.
• Cook 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cheddar cheese.
• Keep warm.
• Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
• Remove bacon and set aside.
• Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
• Add shrimp, peppers and onions;cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender and shrimp is no longer pink.
• Stir in bacon.
• Serve shrimp mixture over warm cheese grits.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese.

SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Place shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and pinch of black pepper in a medium bowl; toss to combine.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp, celery, shallots, and chiles in an even layer in skillet and let cook for 1 minute, without stirring. Turn shrimp and add wine; let reduce to 2 tablespoons, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and simmer until it begins to thicken, about 1 minute more. Stir in butter until completely melted; add lemon juice.
• Divide grits evenly between 4 serving bowls; top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with cilantro and scallions; top with a slice of maple bacon and serve.

SHRIMP & CHEESY GRITS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk and butter.
• Season with salt and white pepper.
• Bring the liquid to a boil.
• Slowly stir in the grits.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to cook for about 1 hour or until the grits are tender and creamy, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent the grits from sticking.
• Add some water during the cooking process if the liquid evaporates too much.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
• Re-season with salt and white pepper if needed.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• In a sauté pan, over medium heat, heat the oil.
• Add the sausage and render for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
• Add the shrimp and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the sherry.
• Place the pan back over the heat and flame the sherry, (optional- I'm chicken so I just allow it to boil for a minute) shaking the pan back and forth several times until the flame dies out.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• Add the stock and bring the liquid to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and mound in the butter.
• Add the shrimp back to the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of the parsley.
• To serve, spoon the grits in the center of each shallow bowl.
• Spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits.
• **Note:For shrimp stock, when I fix boiled shrimp I save the liquid for this recipe.
• I also use the quick cooking grits and adjust the quantities to those listed on the box.

CHEESY CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.

SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp with lemon juice and hot sauce to taste. Let sit.
• Make grits according to box.
• Fry bacon in large frying pan over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender (about 5 min).
• Add scallions. Sprinkle with flour. Cook 5 minute.
• Stir in stock and remaining salt. Cook 5 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Finish grits buy stirring in butter and cheese. Season with hot sauce and salt. Cover to keep warm.
• Return gravy to medium heat. Stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque (5 min.). Serve over grits immediately.

GARLIC CHEESE GRITS WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cubed cheese and cayenne pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and tomato until tomato begins to soften. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Saute until shrimp are pink. Season with salt to taste.
• Spread warm grits on a serving platter and pour shrimp mixture on top.

CREAMY SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and slowly whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and tender, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir farmers cheese, goat cheese, and American cheese into grits until cheese has melted. Set grits aside and keep warm.
• Melt butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir tomato, 2 green onions, and garlic in the hot skillet until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bacon drippings until combined. Cook and stir shrimp with vegetables until bright pink, about 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Mix grits into shrimp mixture and stir in half-and-half until smooth. Simmer the mixture to blend flavors, about 5 minutes, and add sherry. Simmer 3 more minutes before adjusting salt and black pepper. Garnish with sliced green tops of 1 green onion before serving.

SHRIMP AND GRITS BITES

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble; set aside. Reserve drippings. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Gradually stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until grits are thickened. Stir in cheese and bacon. Spoon into pan. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Heat oven to 450°F. Run spatula around edge of pan and under grits to loosen edges; turn upside down onto large cutting board. Using 1 3/4-inch round cutter, cut grits into 30 rounds. Place in single layer on large cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes; turn cakes over. Bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until crisp and browned.
• Meanwhile, add shrimp and garlic to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Top each grits cake with 1 heaping teaspoon shrimp mixture; sprinkle with onions.

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.