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Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits

Recipe courtesy Jason Hernandez

Show: Ultimate Recipe ShowdownEpisode: Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Hot and Spicy

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

  • Cook Time:

    1 hr 0 min

  • Level:

    Intermediate

  • Yield:

    4 to 6 servings

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1 hr 25 min
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Ingredients

Grits:

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon course ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon pepper sauce
  • 2 ounces grated Cheddar

Shrimp:

  • 1 1/2 pounds (21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound diced andouille sausage
  • 2 teaspoons diced garlic
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 small chopped piquillo peppers
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup wine (Spanish rioja)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Sliced scallions

Method:

Directions

Grits: Bring milk, salt, pepper, and butter to a boil. Stir in grits, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce over low heat. When consistency is ready, in about 45 to 50 minutes add cheese and stir.

Shrimp: Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and set aside. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and render for 3 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and butter and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, piquillo peppers, and pepper flakes. Add half wine (drink what's leftover), and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Plate grits in a shallow bowls with shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with scallions and serve.

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  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    Tamara Springdale, AR 05-18-2010

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    Wow... Perfect!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I was a shrimp & grits virgin until tonight, and I can't think of a better induction into the world of low country shrimp &... grits! I've been trying to make time to get to a local New Orleans-style brunch place known for their shrimp & grits, but due to restrictive hours haven't made it. I saw this recipe and decided, "I'll make my own... why not?!" This recipe is truly fool-proof, super quick and absolutely delicious. After tasting the the spiciness of the grits, I opted out of the pepper flakes & red pepper in the shrimp mixture. It's been added to my list of favorite recipes... love it!!!Read more
  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    valerie pensacola, FL 03-15-2010

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    even i liked these grits

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    being a yankee, i can honestly say that ive never really cared for grits. however, i tried "grits a yaya" at a local... restaurant and i loved it (lots of cheese, spices, shrimp etc...) i copied the grits a ya ya recipe and thought it was pretty good. this one sounded even better and boy did it taste better. this is reasonably easy and takes only about an hour to make. has quite a kick, so if you don't like it spicy reduce the amt of tabasco and cayenne pepper. only suggestion would be to leave off the scallions, they don't add to the taste at all. added a little more cheese than it called for (i added not quite a cup of sharp cheddar) might try gouda or another cheese next time just to change it up a little. can't go wrong with this. Read more
  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    Sean Jersey City, NJ 01-01-2010

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    FANTASTIC

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made this for New Year's Eve 2010. Had a small gathering of a few friends. Everyone raved! There's definitely some merit... to some of the comments made in reference to the over abundance of spice/heat in the dish. Luckily, we were all preferential to spicy food. Not to worry. You can always scale back on the amount of pepper flakes, peppers, pepper sauce, etc., to suit your own tastes. Enjoy this dish!Read more
  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    Courtney Tulsa, OK 07-15-2009

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    Perfect flavor and simple to make

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This recipe was perfect in flavor and yet still really simple to make. I did make one change to it though just because I work... and go to school full time and needed to save time. Instead of making the grits from scratch I used quaker's instant grits and just added cheese to them. They were still really delicious and it also allowed me to make the grits fresh the next day at work when I brought the leftovers. The only thing I would change about the recipe is the amount of oil and butter in the beginning. Other than that thought it was amazing and I did not find it too spicy at all. In fact I went back and added more pepper flakes to it. The only reason I can think of why it might be too spicy for everyone else who reviewed it might be because I could not find piquillo peppers where I live so I had to use the suggested substitute of jarred roasted red peppers. Either way it was delicious and definitely a keeper!Read more
  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    Charles Fort Worth, TX 04-24-2009

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    Platonic Ideal

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I, who modify everything I make, did not, and will not make any changes to this one. Mr Hernandez has earned his way into... heaven with this (front row, center).Read more
  • recipe Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits
    Jeff Fort Lauderdale, FL 03-26-2009

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    If you can't stand the spice...dont order or make spicy food

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    This dish is fantastic. I've had it at a few different Friday's in South Florida...and the flavor has been very... consistent. My wife & I have made it at least 7 times...and it is spcier at home...but that what good beer is for. It is really nice to find an actual spicy recipe. So many things listed as spicy...are not. Because of that...there are so many who complain about how spicy this dish is. Lose the milk...grab a cold beer and enjoy the spicy goodness!!Read more
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