Amy's Firecracker Shrimp and Grits Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Prawns | 4 Cup (64 tbs), peeled, deveined (jumbo) | |
| Creole seasoning | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Onion | 1 Medium, dice | |
| Red pepper/Yellow pepper | 1 , dice | |
| Jalapeno pepper | 1 Tablespoon, finely chopped | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), mince | |
| Stewed tomato | 5 Cup (80 tbs) (medium can) | |
| Cream cheese | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (chives and onion Philadelphia cream cheese, light or regular) | |
| Milk | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (for cheesy grits) | |
| Chicken broth | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (for cheesy grits) | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon (for cheesy grits) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon (for cheesy grits) | |
| Grits | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (for cheesy grits) | |
| Cheddar cheese | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), grated (extra old for cheesy grits) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1308 Calories from Fat 445
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55 g84.4%
Saturated Fat 25.2 g126.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 119.2 mg39.7%
Sodium 2861.3 mg119.2%
Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.2%
Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38.1%
Sugars 54.8 g
Protein 113 g225.8%
Vitamin A 103.2% Vitamin C 248%
Calcium 88.9% Iron 58.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Place a skillet on medium high heat, pour olive oil, and sauté onion and pepper in it until they become soft and translucent.
2. Throw prawns, and continue cooking.
3. Stir in Creole spice and garlic. Sauté until prawns are tender.
4. Add stewed tomatoes, mix well, and bring it to boil. Then, turn the heat to low and allow it to simmer.
5. In the meantime, place a sauce pan on medium high heat, pour milk, and chicken broth in it. Bring it to simmer.
6. Add butter , salt and polenta. Whisk for about 3 minutes or until polenta thickens up.
7. Throw in cheese and mix for about a minute.
FINALIZING
8. Add cream cheese to your prawn. Stir.
SERVING
9. On serving plate spoon grit, top it with prawn, and serve it hot with cilantro garnish.
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