Mexican Shrimp and Grits

Recipe courtesy Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Floria (PD Mag, Dec. '08, pg. 41)

Show: Paula's Best DishesEpisode: Dixie Divas

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Total Time:
1 hr 40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr 20 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium fresh shrimp, shells left on
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3/4 cup white grits
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces pepper jack Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, optional
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped Vidalia onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Peel the shrimp and set aside, reserving the shrimp shells.

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool the shrimp stock, and strain. Discard the shells.

In a large saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups shrimp stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil over medium heat. Add the grits, stirring well. Add the butter and stir until melted. Cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the Velveeta, and stir until melted. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Remove the chorizo, to a plate or bowl, leaving the drippings in the skillet. Add up to 3 tablespoons olive oil, if necessary. Put the skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook for 4 minutes, then add the red pepper and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Gradually add 2 cups of shrimp stock, stirring to scrape the bottom of the skillet and to prevent lumps. Stir in the cooked chorizo, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until slightly thickened. Add the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the cream and lime juice. Stir in the green onion, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Transfer the grits to a serving platter and spoon the shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with green onion and serve.

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  • on September 01, 2011

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    Loved it!! Made it last night for dinner and my husband LOVED it....will definitely make again!

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  • on May 28, 2011

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    Fantastic recipe. Great flavor, fun to make. Everyone loved it!

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  • on February 06, 2011

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    LOVE This! And so does the rest of my family!
    I'm not a grits person, but when I saw how Paula cooked these, I just had to give it a try. And I must say that I was pleased. :

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