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Southern Shrimp And Creamy Garlic Cheddar Grits · Cooking Culmination

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Southern Shrimp And Creamy Garlic Cheddar Grits

Name: Southern Shrimp And Creamy Garlic Cheddar Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb Raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup Quick-cooking white corn grits; 2 cups Low-sodium halal chicken broth; 2 cups Whole milk; 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 3 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced

Juicy cajun-spiced skillet shrimp cooked with garlic and scallions, served over velvety cheddar cheese stone-ground corn grits.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Ingredients

Servings

455 g Raw large shrimppeeled and deveined
240 ml Quick-cooking white corn grits
480 ml Low-sodium halal chicken broth
480 ml Whole milk
240 ml Sharp cheddar cheeseshredded
1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp Unsalted butterdivided
3 cloves Garlicminced
3 stalks Scallionsthinly sliced

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

crustacean shellfish
crustaceans
milk

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Emulsified Cheese Grits

Stirring shredded cheddar and butter into hot cooked corn grits off heat to melt smoothly without separating.

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring whole milk and low-sodium halal chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 2: Slowly whisk in the corn grits, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, whisking occasionally until smooth and thick.

Step 3: Stir 1 tablespoon of butter and shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the cooked grits until smooth, cover, and keep warm off heat.

Step 4: Toss peeled shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a bowl until evenly coated.

Step 5: Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 6: Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Step 7: Divide warm cheddar grits among four bowls, top with Cajun shrimp and skillet juices, and garnish with sliced scallions.

Cooking tips

Whisk grits continuously while pouring them into hot liquid to prevent lumps from forming.
Do not overcook shrimp; remove them from heat as soon as they curl into a loose C shape.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Southern; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.