Spicy Shrimp & Goat Cheese Grits - Inspired by Tupelo Honey Café

Alison Needham

This recipe is fast, easy and arguably the best shrimp and grits around. The goat cheese added to the grits not only lends a fabulous, creamy texture, but also amazing flavor. When I make this for the kids, I cut back on the cayenne spice a bit in the seasoning.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings

Calories 587 kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

2 tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound large uncooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup thinly sliced roasted red bell pepper
2 tablespoons Creole Spice recipe follows
¼ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
3 tablespoons unsalted cold butter

For the Creole Spice

1 tablespoon sugar
2½ teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

For the Goat Cheese Grits

3 cups water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1¼ cups quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cream
4 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the creole spice and set aside. You will have some leftover and it's good for seasoning almost anything really.
Make the grits. Heat the water and salt in a medium sauce pan until boiling. Add the grits, reduce heat and simmer until grits are tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the butter, cream and goat cheese. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the basil and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
Make the shrimp. Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes or until the shrimp begin to just turn opaque. Add the garlic, roasted red peppers and creole spice and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in the wine and butter and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spoon the grits into four bowls. Top evenly with the shrimp and the sauce in the pan. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 339mgSodium: 3352mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3221IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 6mg

Keywords Goat Cheese Grits, Shrimp and Grits

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