Description
Gouda Grits with Smoky Brown Butter Shrimp is a comforting dish that beautifully marries Southern culinary traditions with gourmet flair. Creamy, cheese-infused grits serve as the perfect base for succulent, sautéed shrimp, all enveloped in a smoky brown butter sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish not only warms your heart but also brings people together around the table, making it ideal for casual dinners or special occasions. With layers of flavor from sweet corn and fresh chives, every spoonful offers comfort and sophistication. Dive into this delightful recipe and elevate your dining experience tonight!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 8 ounces gouda cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for grits)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 ears grilled sweet corn, cut from cob
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
- 1 pound raw peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for shrimp)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in grits while stirring constantly. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in gouda cheese and butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter until browned. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes total), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in grilled corn and chives; mix well.
- Serve the creamy grits topped with the smoky shrimp mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 815mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg