Chicageaux Shrimp and Grits

Name: Chicageaux Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup whipping cream; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup quick-cooking grits; 0.25 cup mascarpone cheese; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

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"This is the first recipe I developed after moving to New Orleans," Dakari Akorede says. "In my first few weeks, I tried many variations of shrimp and grits, some good and some not so good. I wanted elements of heat but also savory notes. So I spent a month researching and developing this recipe to honor my new home."

Recipe by Chicageaux Culinary

Updated on January 19, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

For Shrimp:

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Grits:

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup whipping cream
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup quick-cooking grits
¼ cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons butter

For Creamy Cajun Sauce:

2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

Directions

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic; saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, just until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 4 minutes.
Bring broth, whipping cream, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in mascarpone and butter until thoroughly blended.
Stir together whipping cream, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, bouillon, and cayenne in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup parsley. Serve with shrimp and grits, garnished with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

685	Calories
53g	Fat
22g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 685
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 31g	155%
Cholesterol 400mg	133%
Sodium 639mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 10mg	52%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 431mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.