These New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp and Grits don't involve barbecue sauce...but this recipe is a New Orleans classic for a reason! Talk about delicious comfort food!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Creole
Keyword: bbq shrimp, grits, new orleans, shrimp
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 787kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Grits
2jalapenosribs and seeds removed, diced
1tspolive oil
1½cupsquick-cooking grits
1tspsalt
3cupslow-sodium chicken stock
2cupshot water
1cupheavy cream
1½cupsshredded cheddar cheese
For the Shrimp
1Tbspolive oil
½cupdiced yellow onion
1Tbspminced garlic
1TbspCajun seasoning
1tspsmoked paprika
2Tbsplemon juice
2cupslow-sodium chicken stock
½cupWorcestershire sauce
½tspkosher salt
½tspblack pepper
2cupsheavy cream
1½poundslarge raw shrimppeeled and deveined
chopped green onions
Instructions
For the Grits
Using a large saucepan with a lid, add olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add diced jalapenos. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until jalapenos have softened.
Add grits, salt, chicken stock and hot water; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cream and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 16-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until grits are tender and have thickened. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm. (Note: Cheese will be added later.)
For the Shrimp
Using a medium saucepan, add olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
Add lemon juice, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
Transfer mixture into a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes, or until mixture reduces to ~¼ cup of sauce.
Add heavy cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, add shrimp and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, add shredded cheese to grits and stir until cheese has fully melted. (Note: If necessary, add a splash of water to the grits to loosen them up.)
To serve, divide grits onto plates. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp onto grits. Top shrimp with several spoonfuls of sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.