Alpha Gal Friendly Gluten Free Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

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Alpha Gal Friendly Gluten Free Shrimp and Cheese Grits

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the grits

3 cups water
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup stone-ground corn grits (not instant)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Chef's tip
If the dish is baked or melted, cover it or keep the heat gentle - dairy-free shreds melt more slowly than dairy cheese.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper

For the shrimp

1 lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
4 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
Chef's tip
Cook it like regular bacon. It's leaner and releases little fat, so add a splash of oil to the pan if needed.
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring the water, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits in a thin, steady stream, then reduce the heat to low.
2
Cook the grits, stirring frequently with a whisk or wooden spoon, until they are thick, creamy, and pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20–25 minutes. If they tighten too much before they are fully tender, whisk in a splash of water and continue cooking.

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