How to Make Chicageaux Shrimp and Grits - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Southern comfort food, then you're in for a treat with this Chicageaux Shrimp and Grits recipe. This dish is a fusion of two popular dishes from the South - shrimp and grits and etouffee. The result is a flavorful and hearty meal that will satisfy even the biggest appetites.

Shrimp and grits is a classic dish that originated in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia, where shrimp is abundant and grits are a staple. The dish has since become popular throughout ...

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Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    685 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 31g
    • Cholesterol: 400mg
    • Sodium: 639mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 431mg