Acadianas Shrimp And Grits Recipe 465

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Grits: Boil 2 cups of water in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients in consecutive order while stirring slowly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Slowly stir in the grits. Allow to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes until reaching the desired consistency, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the grits to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• Shrimp: Mix all of the dry ingredients thoroughly in bowl until well blended. Melt the butter or olive oil in a large grill pan over high heat. Generously coat the shrimp in the seasoning mixture. Add them to the grill pan and cook until caramelized on both sides. Remove them from the pan to a serving bowl and serve with the grits.
• Suggestion: Adding cheese and/or gravy with fried onions, to taste, will elevate the dish considerably.

SUNNY'S CAJUN BAKED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the compound butter and shrimp. In a medium bowl, add the butter, seafood seasoning, scallions, garlic and lemon zest and mash together until combined. Scrape the mixture into plastic wrap and make into a log, or cover it in the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Divide the shrimp into 2 foil packets, top each with 2 thick slices of the compound butter, fold up and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the grits. In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the heavy cream, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the grits and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
• Serve the grits in a bowl topped with a tablespoon or so of the compound butter and the shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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 ACADIAN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat; stir in all the ingredients except the shrimp and cook for about 20 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium and stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Serve with French bread.

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• If using frozen shrimp, thaw as directed on package. Rinse and drain.
• Combine Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, and paprika in a large bowl Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saut 1 minute. Add shrimp, 3/4 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving broth mixture in skillet.
• Whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup broth until blended. Whisk into broth mixture in skillet and cook, stirring or whisking constantly, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Serve immediately over hot grits.

CHICAGEAUX SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic; saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, just until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 4 minutes.
• Bring broth, whipping cream, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in mascarpone and butter until thoroughly blended.
• Stir together whipping cream, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, bouillon, and cayenne in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup parsley. Serve with shrimp and grits, garnished with additional parsley.