Cajun Peppered Shrimp And Grits Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Grits:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a large saucepan with cooking spray.
• Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Stir in salt and grits.
• Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally until water is absorbed and grits thicken.
• Add butter, cheeses and Worcestershire.
• Cook until cheese melts.
• Pour into greased casserole dish and bake for about 20 minutes to set.
• Shrimp:.
• In large saucepan, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
• Add shrimp and sauté just until pink.
• Stir in all ingredients and seasonings.
• Simmer about 10 minutes.
• Mixture will be very saucy.
• Serve a scoop of grits surrounded with shrimp and sauce.
• Serve with hot French bread for dipping.

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.