shrimp and grits with chorizo cream sauce

• 2 cup grits
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup smoked gouda
• 1 salt
• 1 pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup smoked paparika/sweet
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dry thyme
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 shrimp
• 1 1/2 tbsp spice mix
• 1 salt
• 1 pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp minced chorizo
• 1 tbsp minced shallot
• 1 tsp smoked jalapeno
• 1 tbsp red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

1. grit cake bring broth, cream, salt, pepper(to taste) and garlic to a boil then bring to a simmer
2. pour in grits and stir till they start to thicken then add shredded gouda once finished, pour into baking dish and place in the cooler for 30 min
3. once cool, use a ring mold to cut "cakes" out then dust with corn starch and fry till golden brown (will be crunchy on outside and creamy inside)
4. shrimp and chorizo cream sauce in a pan place butter,shrimp,shallot,chorizo,jalapeno,bell pepper, saute till shrimp are about half way cooked
5. add spice mix, mix well then add cream reduce till sauce thickens
6. plating place grit cake in center put one shrimp on each side of cake then pour sauce over everything.
7. garnish with scallion and more shredded gouda

grits, chicken broth, garlic, gouda, salt, pepper, heavy cream, sweet, cayenne, garlic, onion, thyme, salt, pepper, cumin, shrimp, spice mix, salt, pepper, butter, chorizo, shallot, jalapeno, red bell pepper, heavy cream

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/349775-shrimp-and-grits-with-chorizo-cream-sauce (may not work)