Ingredientes para Barbecued Bourbon Shrimp With Cheddar Cheese Grits
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Garlic, 0 additional cloves
- 1 cup coarse stone-ground grits
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Cómo preparar Barbecued Bourbon Shrimp With Cheddar Cheese Grits
- **Prepare the Bourbon Barbecue Sauce:**
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside 1/3 cup for the shrimp; reserve the rest.
- **Prepare the Shrimp:**
- Season 1 pound of large shrimp with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with the reserved 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- **Prepare the Cheddar Cheese Grits:**
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option) and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup of coarse stone-ground grits.
- Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- **Assemble and Serve:**
- Spoon the cheese grits onto plates. Top with the grilled bourbon barbecue shrimp and drizzle with the remaining barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
57 g
Sugar
87g
Fat
66g
Carbs
16g
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