Cajun Shrimp with Smoked Gouda Grits

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 4 strips Applewood smoked bacon

• Seafood

  • 1/2 lb Shrimp, jumbo

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle chili, powder
  • 1/4 cup Green onions
  • 1/2 Lemon (2 tablespoons, juice of
  • 3/4 tsp Powdered garlic
  • 1 tsp Thyme, fresh

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1/2 cup Grits, quick cooking

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/3 cup Red pepper, roasted
  • 1 Salt to season
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 3/4 cup Gouda cheese, grated smoked

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on joyfulhealthyeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 4 strips of applewood smoked bacon, diced
• ½ lb. jumbo shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• juice of half a lemon (2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon diced fresh thyme
• ⅓ cup roasted red pepper, diced
• ¼ cup green onions, diced
• ½ cup quick cooking grits
• 2 cups water
• ¾ cup grated smoked gouda cheese
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt to season

Directions

• Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Remove and place bacon on a paper towel lined plated. Set aside.
• To make the cajun shrimp: add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and chipotle chili powder to a medium bowl. Mix and add shrimp to the bowl with the spice mixture, toss to coat the shrimp in the mixture.
• Heat a medium skillet to medium high heat. Add butter to the skillet, once melted add seasoned shrimp. Make sure the shrimp is in a single layer in the skillet. Saute shrimp on one side for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice, fresh thyme, roasted red pepper, and bacon. Saute for 30 seconds, sitr and remove from heat.
• To make the Smoked Gouda Grits: add water to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let cook for 5-7 minutes stirring throughout until the grits are thick. Add in the cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt to taste. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted.
• Evenly divide grits and shrimp mixture among 4 dishes. Serve.
• Serve.