Description
A delightful dish combining spicy jerk shrimp with creamy cheesy grits, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning blend
- 1 tsp oil (for sautéing shrimp)
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup stone-ground or quick-cooking grits
- 4 cups water or broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or cheese blend
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp in jerk seasoning and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in grits, reduce heat, and simmer until thick and creamy, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove grits from heat and whisk in butter, milk, and cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook marinated shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Spoon cheesy grits onto plates, top with jerk shrimp, garnish with herbs, and finish with lime or lemon juice.
Notes
Use stone-ground grits for richer texture, adjust jerk seasoning to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg