Best Cheese Grits Recipe with Scallops | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon Tastic Spice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup old-fashioned grits
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
  • 1½ pounds large sea scallops (preferably diver), thawed if frozen
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1½ tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
Directions
  1. Make the grits: In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream, broth and water to a boil. Add the butter, Tastic Spice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Once the grits have been cooked through, stir in the cheese.
  3. Make the scallops: Pat the scallops dry and lightly sprinkle with salt.
  4. On a plate, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning and paprika.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Coat the scallops with the seasoning mixture, then dip them quickly in the butter and place in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and opaque.
  6. Plate the grits and top with the scallops, then sprinkle with the parsley to serve.