Shrimp and Creamy Queso Grits

Source : In A Medium Pot Add Heavy Cream Water And Salt On Medium-high Heat Once The Cream Mix Starts To Steam Add In The Grits And Cook For 3 Minutes Once Th...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : July 22, 2026

Step:

  1. In a medium pot, add heavy cream, water and salt on medium-high heat.

  2. Once the cream mix starts to steam, add in the grits and cook for 3 minutes.

  3. Once the grits start to thicken add in cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese has melted and grits are at desired thickness. Be sure to turn the heat down to medium-low and constantly stir the grits until the cheese has melted completly.

  4. While the grits are cooking, in a seperate pan add butter and melt on medium-low heat.

  5. In a bowl season shrimp with below seasonings.

  6. Once butter has melted add in saffron and stir for 30 seconds before adding in the shrimp. Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until shrimp has cooked through and is pink. Then toss in green onions, and remove from heat.

  7. Serve grits topped with shrimp and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper!


Ingredients

  1. 16 shrimps, peeled and devained
  2. 1 cup water
  3. 1/2 tsp salt
  4. 1 cup heavy cream
  5. 6 tbsp quick grits
  6. 1/3 cup Quesadilla cheese
  7. 2 tbsp butter
  8. 1/4 tsp saffron
  9. 1 tbsp Adobe Con Sazon
  10. 1 tbsp Creole sesoning
  11. cayenne pepper
  12. 3 tbsp green onions, chopped

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