BBQ Shrimp over Grits

To my Cookies residing outside of The Boot state, please do not expect to see BBQ sauce in this recipe! BBQ Shrimp is a New Orleans original. I have no clue why it’s called BBQ shrimp. And, to be honest, I do NOT care! It’s sooo delicious! 

And, the sauce is super buttery! It’s meant to be sponged up by some crusty french bread. In fact, it makes an amazing po boy! But, still I was in the mood for grits…
                                         

FLAVORRRRR!!! This would be perfect for brunch. Go ahead and try it! Impress some folks! It’s too easy of a recipe not to try.

Love,
B. Coop

BBQ Shrimp over Grits
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  2. 1 stick of unsalted butter
  3. 1 diced onion
  4. 2 T minced garlic
  5. 4 T Worcestershire sauce
  6. juice from 1/2 a lemon
  7. 3 T bbq shrimp seasoning
Grits
  1. 3/4 Stone Ground Grits
  2. 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  3. 3/4 cup heavy cream
  4. 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  5. 1 T cajun seasoning
BBQ Shrimp Seasoning
  1. 1 T cayenne pepper
  2. 2 T smoke paprika
  3. 1 tsp lemon pepper
  4. 1 T onion powder
  5. 1 T garlic powder
  6. 1 tsp oregano
  7. 1 T dried thyme
  8. 1 T Accent seasoning
  9. 2 T salt
BBQ Shrimp
  1. Season shrimp with 2 T of the Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 of the bbq seasoning blend
  2. Set aside
  3. In a skillet, melt 1/2 a stick of butter
  4. Add onions and saute until translucent
  5. Add garlic and stir for 45 sec
  6. Pour in the remaining Worcestershire sauce and the lemon juice
  7. Sprinkle in the rest of the bbq seasoning blend
  8. Add in the shrimp
  9. Drop in the other half of the butter (make sure butter is cold)
  10. Cook until shrimp is pink and butter is melted
  11. Serve over grits.
Grits
  1. Pour stock into a heavy bottomed saucepan
  2. Add in seasoning
  3. Bring to a boil
  4. Whisk in heavy cream and grits
  5. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 mins stirring occasionally.
  6. Add in Parmesan cheese
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Enjoy!
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Shrimp and Grits

Well, actually it’s Garlic and Herb Shrimp and Polenta with a Pancetta and white wine reduction cream sauce. But, ya know, we’ll keep it simple. I believe God is gonna send me a husband through this dish. Watch! If you’re waiting on a ring or want something special from someone, make this for them! Thank me later. I know, I know, I’ve been on a shrimp kick lately. But, this recipe was requested and who doesn’t love shrimp? Watch me make this manna from heaven!

 

Shrimp And Grits
Serves 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Grits
  1. 1 cup stone ground corn grits or polenta
  2. 2 cups chicken broth
  3. 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  4. 1/2 teaspoon of each Basil, parsley, onion powder, and Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
  5. 2 tablespoons of butter
  6. 1/2 cup shredded smoked cheddar or cheese of your choice
Shrimp Sauce
  1. 1 lb shrimp
  2. 1 tablespoon Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
  3. 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  4. 1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon
  5. 1/2 onion diced
  6. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  7. 1/3 cup dry white wine
  8. 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  9. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  10. juice from half of one lemon
  11. fresh parsley
Grits
  1. Add liquids and spices to the saucepan
  2. Bring to a boil
  3. Whisk in grits for 1 mins
  4. Add butter
  5. Lower heat and cover
  6. Use cooking time on the grits package as a guide
  7. When they are finished, add in cheese
  8. Keep warm
Shrimp Sauce
  1. Oil pan
  2. Add in pancetta or bacon
  3. Then onion
  4. Saute until brown
  5. Lower heat and add minced garlic
  6. Pour in wine; simmer until it has reduced
  7. Add shrimp
  8. Cook shrimp until the blush
  9. Add butter
  10. Then cream and cheese
  11. Simmer on low until sauce thickens
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
  13. Add lemon juice
  14. Sprinkle in parsley
  15. Serve over grits
  16. Enjoy!
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Shrimp, Peppers, And Sausage Over Grits

Ok, Cookies. I know I post a lot of calorie packed recipes, but I do cook a lot of lighter meals. All of the time! I just thought they were too boring to post lol Shrimp & Grits are comfort food heaven. I make many variations of it. This one is as light as I can make it! Lol the flavors of the peppers, onions, and sausage together are just unreal! If you’re not a fan of cheese (Bless ya heart) this one’s for you! I served them over grits this time. But it pairs well with quinoa and yellow rice too. Hope you try it and Enjoy!

Love,

B. Coop

Shrimp, Peppers, and Sausage Over Grits
Serves 3
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb sliced sausage (I used Manda's chicken & green onion sausage. Amazing!!)
  2. 1 lb shrimp (31-40 count preferably)
  3. 1 of each -Yellow, red, and orange bell peppers (sliced)
  4. 1 yellow or white onion (sliced)
  5. 2 tsp Olive or Coconut Oil
  6. 1/4 cup of dry white wine
  7. 1 cup of stone ground grits
  8. Low sodium chicken broth (measure according to package instructions on the grits)
  9. Himalayan Pink Salt or Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook grits in chicken broth instead of water (follow the package instructions for measurements) in a saucepan.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté the onions, sweet red, yellow, and orange peppers in olive oil in a cast iron skillet. (man I love that thing!)
  3. Add in the sausage and swirl them around the skillet for about 4 mins.
  4. Pour in the white wine
  5. Season the shrimp with Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash.
  6. Toss them into the skillet
  7. Let that simmer until the shrimp blush.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if need be.
  9. Serve it over the grits.
  10. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Grits can be substituted with quinoa or rice. And this won't make you tipsy! The alcohol content of the white wine will cook out after 20-30 seconds of cooking.
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