Crispy Shrimp and Grits with Jumbo Lump Crab Cream Sauce
Prepare to savor a comforting Southern classic with a decadent twist—Crispy Shrimp and Grits with Jumbo Lump Crab Cream Sauce. This dish takes the beloved flavors of creamy, cheesy grits and crispy fried shrimp to a whole new level with a rich, creamy crab sauce. Each bite layers tender, marinated jumbo shrimp with creamy grits loaded with cheddar and gouda, all topped with a luxurious crab sauce featuring sweet bell peppers, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika. Perfectly indulgent and endlessly satisfying, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to an unforgettable meal.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: kingcooks
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp cleaned peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Papi Cuisine Deluxe Breading
Crispy Breading
- 1 cup Papi Cuisine Deluxe Breading
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cream Sauce
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers diced
- 1/4 cup shallots minced
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Creamy Cheesy Grits
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grits old fashion
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar shredded
- 1/4 gouda cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Jumbo Lump Crab Cream Sauce
To a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté bell peppers and shallots until edges start to brown. About 2-3 minutes. Once slightly browned, add butter and garlic. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
Next, pour in the heavy cream and continue to stir until it comes to a simmer. Once achieved, add the lump crabmeat and season with dried oregano, salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes while gently stirring until the sauce thickens being cautious to not break up the crabmeat too much. Once thicken, turn to low to keep warm.
Creamy Cheesy Grits
To a deep pot over medium heat, bring chicken broth and milk to a slight boil. Once achieved, add the grits and stir to combine. Cover and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Once the grits thicken and absorb most of the liquid, turn the temperature to medium low.
Stir in the shredded cheddar and gouda cheese. Add butter, heavy cream and continuously stir as the grits thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This entire cooking process takes 18-20 minutes. Once cooked, set to low to keep warm.
Assemble
Heat a pot of oil to 330F.
Dredge the marinaded shrimp in Papi Cuisine Deluxe Breading. Shake off any excess and fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve on a bed of the creamy cheesy grits and top with the jumbo lump crab cream sauce. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!