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Grilled Shrimp and Grits Salad
Course:
BBQ/Salad
Cuisine:
Canadian, Tex-Mex
Prep Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
6
minutes
minutes
Chilling Time:
4
hours
hours
Total Time:
4
hours
hours
36
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
322
kcal
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:
322
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
20
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
380
mg
|
Potassium:
73
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
284
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
135
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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