SHRIMP & PIMIENTO CHEESE GRITS

Growing up in South Africa and then America, I am the first to admit that I was not a fan of grits.
Until I started college I had never really tried grits before. I thought they would be too smooshy and
like baby food. I also thought they didn’t look too appealing or appetizing and most likely lacked flavor.

But boy was I oh so wrong about everything I had thought grits were.

Good grits are the complete opposite.

They have a great texture, are wonderfully flavored, and most importantly they make the best base for shrimp.

Shrimp and Grits are now one of my absolute favorite meals.
And these Shrimp & Pimiento Cheese Grits are at the top of my list.

I have made Shrimp and Grits before, recipe here, and they were so amazing and yummy and so good.

Seriously, check that out.

But then I made these and my mind was blown and I had an amazing savoring experience with this recipe.

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Can we talk about the easiness to this Shrimp & Pimiento Cheese Grits recipe?

Let’s first talk about the ingredient list because it’s legit tiny.

Especially for a recipe with this much punch and flavor, like holy cow.

– obviously shrimp
– grits
– bacon
– lime juice
– parsley
– sambal oelek
and
– PIMIENTO CHEESE (secret ingredient)

Aside from S&P for seasoning and olive oil for cooking THAT is the ingredient list.
I know, crazy right? It’s so simple and short and really fabulous.

Did I mention how easy it is to make this as well. This came together in 30 minutes and I was delighted. 

It tasted like AU and I went out for dinner and had a restaurant version of these Shrimp & Pimiento Cheese Grits.

SHRIMP & PIMIENTO CHEESE GRITS

April 9, 2017

by Amber Knight Uzzell

Category FROM THE SEA

Persons

2

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Notes

I swear by Palmetto Pimiento Cheese, it is literally the best and my favorite ever.

If you want a less spicy version use the plain pimiento cheese instead of the hot one.

I would start the bacon while the grits are cooking!

Adapted from bon appetit

Ingredients

• 1 cup, medium ground grits
• 1 cup pimiento cheese, (I used Palmetto with jalapenos)
• 4 teaspoons sambal oelek, separated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 pieces thick bacon, (I used Trader Joes- the best)
• 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• S&P

Instructions

1. Combine 4 3/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil on medium high heat.
2. Mix in grits and whisk well.
3. Turn heat to medium low and continue whisking occasionally.
4. Cook for 10-12 minutes until they become thick and creamy.
5. Turn heat to medium and add in pimiento cheese and 2 teaspoons sambal oelek until combined.
6. Whisk until pimiento cheese is melted and smooth, for about 2 minutes.
7. Season with S&P if needed, set aside.
8. Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan.
9. Toss in chopped bacon and cook until brown and crispy.
10. Drain on paper towels once cooked, about 5 minutes in the pan.
11. Turn head to high, add in shrimp and cook until pink, about 1 minute each side.
12. Cut shrimp into three sections and toss in a medium bowl.
13. Add in bacon pieces, sambal oelek, lime juice, parsley, mix gently.
14. Season with S&P.
15. Serve over pimiento cheese grits.

Tags

bacon,

grits,

pimiento cheese,

shrimp,

shrimp and grits

https://www.ambslovesfood.com/shrimp-pimiento-cheese-grits/

I think pimiento cheese grits will now and forever always be my favorite way to eat grits.
You have to check this out and make it for yourself because I couldn’t be more for real.

Much love,