Sunny's Cajun Baked Shrimp And Grits
Serves: 3
Brad Rosenbaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
53
Sweetness
46
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 large
Garlic (clove, grated on a rasp)1 cup
Heavy Cream3 cup
Quick Grits1 cup
Smoked Gouda (shredded)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the compound butter and shrimp
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In a medium bowl, add the butter, seafood seasoning, scallions, garlic and lemon zest and mash together until combined
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Scrape the mixture into plastic wrap and make into a log, or cover it in the bowl
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
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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
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For the grits
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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
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Bring to a gentle boil, then add the grits and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes
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Stir in the cheese
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Serve the grits in a bowl topped with a tablespoon or so of the compound butter and the shrimp
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Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing