Shrimp & Grits
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small can of chipotles in adobo, chipotles chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3½ cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup old-fashioned grits (not instant)
  • 3 eggs, beated
  • 1½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp. scallions, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Heat large cast iron skillet.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Saute onion for 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and chipotles in adobo sauce and sauce another couple minutes.
  6. Add cream and water. Add spices.
  7. Bring to boil and slowly whisk in grits.
  8. Turn heat to slow and simmer for 15 minutes until grits are fully cooked stirring often.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in eggs, cheese and scallions.
  10. Add shrimp and gently press down. Top with fresh ground pepper.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/shrimp-grits/