Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is a fresh take on shrimp and grits. The slightly sweet flavor of roasted red peppers goes really well with shrimp and the goat cheese gives a wonderful tang to the grits.

 
This quick and easy meal can be made in under 30 minutes but will make you feel like you are 5-star dining. It’s a delicious and unique twist on the southern classic.
The roasted red peppers add a slight sweetness to the sauce which I really love. The Cajun or Creole seasoning adds a little heat to this dish. For more heat, add a few pinches of cayenne pepper.
The grits are cooked in chicken broth for extra flavor and then a little cream and some goat cheese are mixed in. The goat cheese adds a nice tang to the grits. For extra flavor and a little sweetness to balance the tang of the goat cheese, there’s 1 cup of corn added to the grits.
 
What Type of Grits to Use"
I typically use old-fashioned grits for this recipe. They have a good amount of flavor and a great texture, but cook quicker than stone-ground grits. You can use stone-ground grits instead. You will need to increase the cooking time and add more liquid.
How to Get Perfectly Creamy Grits"
Cook them low and slow and whisk frequently. Do not try to rush the process.
Shrimp and Goat Cheese Grits with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe Tips:
Always add salt when you begin to cook the grits. Cooked grits do not absorb salt well.
Be sure to use a good quality ...