Shrimp and Gouda Grits

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring two cups of chicken broth to a boil with butter.
  2. 2Bring two cups of chicken broth to a boil with butter.
  3. 3Bring two cups of chicken broth to a boil with butter.
  4. 4Add half a cup of grits and mix.
  5. 5Add half a cup of grits and mix.
  6. 6Add half a cup of grits and mix.
  7. 7Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  8. 8Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  9. 9Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  10. 10Season the shrimp with garlic powder, Tony's no salt garlic or herb, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then mix with avocado oil and let it marinate.
  11. 11Season the shrimp with garlic powder, Tony's no salt garlic or herb, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then mix with avocado oil and let it marinate.
  12. 12Season the shrimp with garlic powder, Tony's no salt garlic or herb, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then mix with avocado oil and let it marinate.
  13. 13Check the grits; they should be cooked.
  14. 14Check the grits; they should be cooked.
  15. 15Check the grits; they should be cooked.
  16. 16Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, salt to taste, and garlic powder to the grits.
  17. 17Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, salt to taste, and garlic powder to the grits.
  18. 18Add heavy cream, cayenne pepper, salt to taste, and garlic powder to the grits.
  19. 19Add butter to the grits and let it melt.
  20. 20Add butter to the grits and let it melt.
  21. 21Add butter to the grits and let it melt.
  22. 22Shred fresh smoked gouda into the grits and add a little more heavy cream to make it creamy.
  23. 23Shred fresh smoked gouda into the grits and add a little more heavy cream to make it creamy.
  24. 24Shred fresh smoked gouda into the grits and add a little more heavy cream to make it creamy.
  25. 25Add avocado oil to a separate pan and cook the seasoned shrimp until done.
  26. 26Add avocado oil to a separate pan and cook the seasoned shrimp until done.
  27. 27Add avocado oil to a separate pan and cook the seasoned shrimp until done.
  28. 28Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan, leaving the pan drippings.
  29. 29Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan, leaving the pan drippings.
  30. 30Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan, leaving the pan drippings.
  31. 31Add peppers and shallots to the pan with drippings, along with a little garlic powder, heavy cream, Tony's no salt, and cayenne pepper.
  32. 32Add peppers and shallots to the pan with drippings, along with a little garlic powder, heavy cream, Tony's no salt, and cayenne pepper.
  33. 33Add peppers and shallots to the pan with drippings, along with a little garlic powder, heavy cream, Tony's no salt, and cayenne pepper.
  34. 34Once the sauce starts to thicken, add some Gouda cheese and taste test.
  35. 35Once the sauce starts to thicken, add some Gouda cheese and taste test.
  36. 36Once the sauce starts to thicken, add some Gouda cheese and taste test.
  37. 37Serve the creamy Gouda grits with the big dog shrimp on top, garnished with green onion.
  38. 38Serve the creamy Gouda grits with the big dog shrimp on top, garnished with green onion.
  39. 39Serve the creamy Gouda grits with the big dog shrimp on top, garnished with green onion.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Old-fashioned grits
  • 0.5 cup Old-fashioned grits
  • 0.5 cup Old-fashioned grits
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Peppers
  • Peppers
  • Peppers
  • Red bell pepper
  • Red bell pepper
  • Red bell pepper
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Shallot
  • Shrimp
  • Shrimp
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Tony's no salt garlic or herb seasoning
  • Tony's no salt garlic or herb seasoning
  • Tony's no salt garlic or herb seasoning
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Avocado oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Heavy cream
  • Heavy cream
  • Heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Smoked gouda
  • Smoked gouda
  • Smoked gouda
  • Green onion
  • Green onion
  • Green onion

Equipment

PotSkillet

Tips

  • Stir grits every few minutes to prevent clumping.
  • Marinate the shrimp while the grits cook.