Name: Creamy Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Shrimp, deveined and peeled; 1/2 Red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 Green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 Yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 White onion, diced; 3 clove Garlic, crushed; 1 cup Diced ham; 6 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided; 1 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup Water, warm; Tony's Chachere's seasoning, to taste; Onion powder, to taste; Garlic powder, to taste; Cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 cup Grits; 2 cup Whole milk; 2 cup Heavy cream; 2 tbsp Butter; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Method

7 steps. Tap one to mark it done.

Thoroughly coat the shrimp by dusting them with Tony's Chachere's seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. When bubbling, put in the shrimp and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate as soon as they become pink, then set them aside.
Keep the pan over medium heat and stir in another 2 tablespoons of butter. Toss in the ham, white onion, and bell peppers. Sprinkle on the same spices used for the shrimp. Sauté the ham and vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the crushed garlic and cook until you smell it. Let the final 2 tablespoons of butter melt into the pan, then pour in the heavy whipping cream. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture has reduced by half.
Incorporate the warm water to thin the sauce slightly. When tight bubbles begin to form, lower the heat. Put the shrimp back in the skillet and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes. If desired, stir in some cayenne pepper for spice. Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
Mix the whole milk, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the mixture reaches a gentle boil, gradually add the grits while whisking constantly to keep them smooth and lump-free. Pay close attention so the milk does not boil over.
When the grits have thickened, take the pan off the stove and mix in the shredded cheddar cheese. Spoon the hot shrimp and cream sauce over the cheesy grits to serve.