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carolina style bbq shrimp with cheesy grits

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Buttery cheese grits with a tangy mustard base BBQ sauce. It's awesome.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For carolina style bbq shrimp with cheesy grits

  • SHRIMP
  • 1 lb
    shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    Cajun seasoning
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    yellow mustard
  • 1/4 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • CHEESY GRITS
  • 2 c
    chicken or shrimp stock
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    quick cooking white grits
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 oz
    whipped cream cheese
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4
    scallions, chopped

How To Make carolina style bbq shrimp with cheesy grits

  • 1
    Place the shrimp in a large bowl or plastic bag. Add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic, and let marinate for an hour.
  • 2
    Mix the ingredients for the BBQ sauce except butter together and set aside.
  • 3
    Add the chicken stock, milk, and butter to a pan. Bring to a boil. Whisk in the grits and keep whisking for about 5 minutes until thicken. Add the cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper. Move it aside and place a skillet on the stove. Add a little olive oil to the pan. Add the shrimp and marinade Cook until pink. Flip it over and cook until the other side is pink. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the sauce to the pan and whisk in the butter one at a time until the sauce is warmed and thickened.
  • 4
    Plate the grits in a bowl. Top with shrimp. Drizzle the BBQ sauce over top and sprinkle the scallions over top.
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