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Shrimp & Butternut Squash Grits

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Ingredients

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Shrimp & Butternut Squash Grits

½ pt cherry tomatoes

½ onionthinly sliced

1 ½ cups shitake mushroomssliced

½ lb shrimppeeled and deveined

Sea salt

black pepperCracked

Avocado oil

2 ½ cups frozen Butternut squash

1 cup almond flour

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black peppercracked

Water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add cherry tomatoes to a small sheet pan, drizzle with about 2 tablespoons avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, until tomatoes just begin to burst.

Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add sliced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, before adding in sliced mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for about 8 to 10 minutes, until mushrooms begin to crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Add 2 more tablespoons avocado oil to the skillet and add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, then add roasted cherry tomatoes, onion and mushroom to the skillet. Stir until shrimp is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning.

For the grits:

Cook butternut squash according to package directions. Drain and add to a small bowl. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper. Use an immersion blender to create a purée (or smash well with a fork, until creamy).

Bring 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in almond flour, about ⅓ cup at a time, until well incorporated. Remove from heat and let sit for about 5 minutes. Whisk in butternut squash purée.

Spoon grits into the bottom of two bowls. Top with shrimp mixture and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Almond Flour for Depth 🌰
Lightly toast the almond flour in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to the grits base to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent a raw taste.
Dry Shrimp Thoroughly for Better Sear 💧
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking; excess moisture prevents browning and results in a pale, steamed texture instead of a golden sear.
Caramelize Mushrooms Low and Slow 🍄
Cook shiitake mushrooms over medium heat without stirring for 4-5 minutes per side to develop deep umami flavors that complement the sweet butternut squash.
Temper Butternut Squash Gradually 🎃
If using frozen squash, thaw it completely and drain excess liquid before incorporating into grits to maintain proper consistency and avoid a watery, gluey texture.
Finish with Cherry Tomato Char ⭐
Sear cherry tomatoes in avocado oil at the very end for 1-2 minutes to burst their skins and concentrate their acidity, creating brightness that cuts through the richness.