Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS:
20 medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups frozen sweet corn
2 cups red onion, diced
2 cups red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoons basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare shrimp gravy topping. In a large skillet, heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. In a separate bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet tossing it to coat shrimp with oil and butter. Add corn, onions, and bell peppers. Continue to cook this until tender or for approximately 7 minutes, stirring often. Add cream and cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in basil. While shrimp gravy is simmering prepare smoked Gouda cheese grits. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and heavy cream and bring this to a boil over high heat. Pour grits into the pot stirring constantly to prevent them from getting lumpy. Reduce the heat low and continue to cook grits until smooth and creamy or for about 10-15 minutes. Add Smoked Gouda, parmesan cheese, butter, and salt and pepper into the pot to mix well. Prepare each bowl by scooping about a 1 ½ cup of cheese grits into a bowl and top with 1 ½ cup Shrimp gravy. Serve immediately.
