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Southwest Shrimp and Grits Salad is a little twist on a classic dish. Grilled cajun shrimp and discs of jalapeño grits on a bed of greens with a touch of smoky flavour. | homemadeandyummy.com

Grilled Shrimp and Grits Salad

Course: BBQ/Salad
Cuisine: Canadian, Tex-Mex
Keyword: grits recipe, shrimp recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
A fun twist on a shrimp and grits recipe. Spicy fried grits, grilled shimp and a spicy dressing.
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Ingredients

For the Grits:

  • ½ cup yellow grits
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoons garlic pepper
  • 1 fresh jalapeno (seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup smoked cheddar cheese (shredded)

For the Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons jalapeno lime white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar

For the Shrimp:

  • 12 fresh shrimp (cleaned)
  • 1 tablespoons chipotle olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
  • smoked sea salt (for seasoning)
  • greens

Instructions

To make the Grits:

  • Add 2 cups of water to a small saucepan, and bring to a oil
  • Season with ¼ tsp. salt.
  • Slowly add the grits.
  • Cook over low heat till done, about 20 minutes (stirring often).
  • Remove from heat and add cheese, garlic pepper and diced jalapenos.
  • Mix well, and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Take a sheet of plastic wrap, and scoop grits onto it.
  • Roll into a log and tie the ends of the plastic wrap into a knot.
  • Place in fridge overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to chill.

To make the Dressing:

  • Combine the olive oil, Jalapeno Lime White Balsamic Vinegar and agave nectar.
  • Mix well and set aside till ready to use.

To make the Shrimp:

  • Clean shrimp and pat dry.
  • Combine the Chipotle Olive Oil and smoked paprika in a bowl.
  • Brush over shrimp.
  • Marinate shrimp in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Get your salad greens ready.
  • Remove grits from fridge, take off plastic wrap and slice into 1 inch thick discs.
  • Grill shrimp and grits in a well oiled grill basket, turning ½ way through. Ususally about 1-2 minues per side depending on the size of the shrimp.
  • Grits about 3 minutes per side.

To Assemble:

  • Arrange some greens on a plate.
  • Drizzle some dressing over greens.
  • Add the grits, and drizzle with more dressing.
  • Season with smoked sea salt.
  • Add the shrimp and any additional garnish you may like.
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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg
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