Shrimp & Chedder Jalapeno Grits with Cajun cream sauce
- 1 packages Raw easy peel shrimp 41/50 count
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 cup yellow corn grits (also known as polenta)
- 1 packages shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos(seeds removed and chopped into small dice)
- 1/2 packages bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning for sauce + 1 tbsp for seasoning shrimp
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cup milk (heated)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Remove shells and tails from shrimp.
- Clean and rinse shrimp and place them on a plate.
- Season shrimp on both sides with 1 tbsp of cajun seasoning.
- Set aside.
- Chop up a half package of bacon and cook nice and crispy (but do not overcook).
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon bacon onto plate lined with paper towel to collect grease.
- Set aside.
- Leave bacon grease in pan because you will cook shrimp in same pan later.
- Prepare your grits as directed by package.
- But right before water boils add your chopped jalapenos.
- When your grits are finished cooking turn off heat and slowly stir in 1/2 a package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until blended.
- In small sauce pan on low heat melt your butter.
- Whisk in your flour one spoon at a time.
- Cook butter flour mixture about 2 minutes to cook flour taste away.
- Constantly stirring.
- Slowly whisk in milk, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, Old Bay, salt and sugar.Turn heat up to medium.
- You should still stir sauce frequently.
- Let sauce simmer to a boil.
- Boil about 2 minutes to promote thickening.
- Turn off heat.
- Turn on pan with bacon drippings on medium heat.
- Add your raw marinated cajun shrimp.
- Cook shrimp about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Don't over cook shrimp.
- Pour about 1/2 ladle full of your Cajun cream sauce in a serving bowl.
- Then spoon about 1/2 cup of your Cheddar Jalapeno grits.
- Now add about 5-6 shrimp atop grits.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon pieces and green onions to finish.
easy, green onions, polenta, cheddar cheese, bacon, cajun seasoning for sauce , butter, bay seasoning, flour, salt, parmesan cheese, milk, sugar
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/360818-shrimp-chedder-jalapeno-grits-with-cajun-cream-sauce (may not work)