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Recipe courtesy of Oji Abbott

Show: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Episode: Wings, Dogs and Claws

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Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Grits (02:45)

Total:: 35 min
Prep:: 10 min
Cook:: 25 min

Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Level:: Intermediate

Ingredients

Grits:

1 cup old-fashioned grits
2 cups boiling water
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 stick butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or freshly minced

Grilled Shrimp:

2 ounces chili powder
Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 ounces seafood seasoning (recommended: OldBay)
1-ounce freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces garlic powder
2 ounces onion powder
1-ounce ginger
1-ounce butter or olive oil
2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

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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.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Oji Abbott, owner, Oohh's and Aahh's, Washington DC

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Name: Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned grits; 2 cups boiling water; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 stick butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or freshly minced; 2 ounces chili powder; Pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste; 2 ounces seafood seasoning (recommended: OldBay); 1-ounce freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces garlic powder; 2 ounces onion powder; 1-ounce ginger; 1-ounce butter or olive oil; 2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined