New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Name: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tb ground black pepper; 1 Tb cayenne pepper; 1 Tb kosher salt; 1 Tb Cajun seasoning; 2 Tb Italian seasoning; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 cloves garlic (smashed); 2 Tb BBQ Shrimp Seasoning (see above) (see recipe above); 1 Tb oyster sauce; 1 Tb soy sauce; 1 Tb Worcestershire sauce; 2 Tb honey; 1 lemon; ¼ C butter (melted and cooled); 4 slices thick cut bacon; 8 oz mushrooms*; 1 red bell pepper; 6 green onions (divided); ½ C finely diced celery hearts; 1½ lb shrimp (16-20 size; peeled, deveined, and tail removed); 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes (drained); 3½ C chicken stock; 1 C stone ground or old fashion grits; ¾ C heavy cream; ½ C buttermilk; 1 C shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese; reserved green onions; ½ tsp kosher salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Shrimp smothered in a New Orleans Style BBQ sauce served over cheesy, creamy grits. New Orleans BBQ sauce includes plenty of butter with lemon, garlic, herbs and spices.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:25:46 GMT