KONA COFFEE BBQ SHRIMP AND COCONUT GRITS

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ASSEMBLY: 1) Place a scoop of grits in a small shallow bowl and top with shrimp mixture. 2) Garnish with green onions.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kona Coffee BBQ Shrimp:
Shrimp 2 pounds
Bacon 1/2 pound
Red Bell Peppers 2
Green Bell Pepper 1
Medium Onion 1
Garlic 4 cloves
Cajun Seasoning 1 tablespoon
Sweet Paprika 2 teaspoons
Chicken Stock 1 cup
Kona BBQ Sauce 1/2 cup
Canned Pineapple Chunks 2 cups
Fresh Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
Green Onions 5

Steps:

  • ASSEMBLY:
  • 1) Place a scoop of grits in a small shallow bowl and top with shrimp mixture.
  • 2) Garnish with green onions.
  • 1) For bacon - Chop bacon into 1/4? strips and fry until almost crispy in a large stock pot.
  • 2) Add diced red & green bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic and cook until softened about 8-10 minutes.
  • 3) Stir in Cajun seasoning and paprika and cook until fragrant - about 2 minutes.
  • 4) Add Kona BBQ sauce and chicken stock and cook until flavors come together - about 5 minutes.
  • 5) Stir in shrimp and cook until bright pink about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pineapple chunks and lemon juice.
  • 6) For Grits - Add water and chicken stock to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • 7) Stir in 1 cup of grits and cook according to package directions.
  • 8) When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in cream, coconut, smoked Gouda, and butter.
  • 9) Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Coconut Grits:
  • Water 2 cups
  • Chicken Stock 3 cups
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut 1/2 cup
  • Heavy Cream 1/2 cup
  • Quick Grits 1 cup
  • Butter 4 tablespoons
  • Shredded Smoked Gouda 1 cup
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste
  • 1) For Grits - Add water and chicken stock to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • 2) Stir in 1 cup of grits and cook according to package directions.
  • 3) When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in cream, coconut, smoked gouda, and butter.
  • 4) Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Active Time: 10 minutes
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