Spicy Low-Country Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp course ground black pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp pepper sauce
2 oz grated cheddar
1 1/2 lb (21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lb diced andouille sausage
2 tsp diced garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 small chopped piquillo peppers
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup wine (spanish rioja)
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs ( parsley , thyme , basil)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
sliced scallions

Directions:

Grits: Bring milk, salt, pepper, and butter to a boil. Stir in grits, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce over low heat. When consistency is ready, in about 45 to 50 minutes add cheese and stir.
Shrimp: Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and set aside. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage and render for 3 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and butter and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, piquillo peppers, and pepper flakes. Add half wine (drink what's leftover), and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Plate grits in a shallow bowls with shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with scallions and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	517.26 Kcal (2166 kJ)
Calories from fat	369.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.04g	63%
Cholesterol	82.31mg	27%
Sodium	1109.75mg	46%
Potassium	444.79mg	9%
Total Carbs	17.39g	6%
Sugars	13.76g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	17.11g	34%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	422.1mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.13 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.69g	63%
Cholesterol	19.43mg	27%
Sodium	262.02mg	46%
Potassium	105.02mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.11g	6%
Sugars	3.25g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	3%
Protein	4.04g	34%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	0.2mg	5%
Calcium	99.7mg	42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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