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BBQ Shrimp, Zucchini & Corn over Cheddar Cauliflower Grits, plated

Shrimp and prawns · Southern · 30 min

BBQ Shrimp, Zucchini & Corn over Cheddar Cauliflower Grits

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 621 kcal / serving

A skillet dinner that pairs tender shrimp with sweet corn and zucchini, served over creamy cheddar cauliflower grits. It comes together quickly for a simple weeknight Southern dish.

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Skillets & Sautés · Southern · Shrimp and prawns · 30-minute dinner

Ingredients

  • ½ medium headcauliflower
  • ¼ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
  • 14 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cupfrozen corn
  • ¼ cuppolenta (cornmeal)
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
  • ½ (8 oz) cantomato sauce
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash

From the pantry: apple cider vinegar, black pepper, brown sugar, butter, unsalted, chili powder, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, ketchup, onion powder, paprika, salt, Worcestershire sauce

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · grater · grater or food processor · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · small saucepan · stirring spoon

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Produce

  • ½ medium headcauliflower
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash

Dairy, eggs & chilled

  • ¼ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese

Frozen

  • ¼ cupfrozen corn
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen

Pantry & dry goods

  • 14 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cuppolenta (cornmeal)
  • ½ (8 oz) cantomato sauce

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
cauliflower½ medium head1 medium head1 ½ medium heads
cheddar cheese¼ (8 oz) block½ (8 oz) block¾ (8 oz) block
chicken or vegetable broth14 fl oz28 fl oz40 fl oz
frozen corn¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
polenta (cornmeal)¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
raw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen¾ lb1 ½ lb2 ¼ lb
tomato sauce½ (8 oz) can1 (8 oz) can1 ½ (8 oz) cans
zucchini squash1 medium2 medium3 medium

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Directions

  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw briefly in a colander under cold water and pat dry; fresh shrimp skip thawing.
  2. Break the cauliflower into florets, trim the leaves and stem, then grate it coarsely.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the grated cauliflower, broth, polenta, and salt; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on medium-low until the polenta is tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small saucepan, mix together tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and spices; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
  5. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Wash and dice the zucchini; melt butter in the skillet.
  7. Add the zucchini and corn to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 4–6 minutes.
  8. Toss the shrimp with the listed spices in a bowl to coat.
  9. Add the shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables and cook until they turn opaque, about 1–2 minutes per side; pour in the prepared sauce and toss to combine, then remove from heat.
  10. Coarsely grate the cheddar and stir it into the cauliflower grits with butter until melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
  11. To serve, spoon the cauliflower grits onto plates, top with the vegetables and shrimp, and pass leftovers as desired.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead by thawing shrimp in advance or chopping zucchini and corn so dinnertime goes smoothly.
  • For a different finish, stir in a pinch of Dijon or paprika while reheating the leftovers or finishing the dish.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
621 kcal
Protein
42 g
Carbs
46 g
Fat
32 g
Fiber
7 g
Sodium
1403 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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