Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

Grits
½ cup
Water
2 cups
Salt
2 tsp
Salted butter, divided
4 tbsp
Olive oil
1 tbsp
Arla® havarti cheese, diced
6 slices
Large fresh shrimps, peeled and deveined
10
Cajun spice
1 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Thick cut bacon, chopped
2 slices
Chicken stock
¼ cup
Soy
½ tsp
Splash worcestershire sauce
tbsp
Diced chives
1 tsp
Chilli oil, optional
1 tsp

Instructions

  • Cook grits according to package directions. When they are cooked through, stir in 3 TBSP of the butter and the cheese until melted and well incorporated.
  • While the grits cook, season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 TBSP of butter and olive oil in a large skillet on medium high. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and add the bacon. Once bacon is crispy, stir in the chicken stock, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium until the sauce reduces by half.
  • To plate, spoon the cheesy grits onto plates, top with shrimp and then drizzle the bacon sauce over top. Garnish with chives and chili oil.
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