Shrimp and Grits Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. shrimp
2 -3 T. Cajun seasoning or Old Bay
1 c. stone ground white grits
2 c. water
2 c. half and half
1 T. minced garlic
2-3 T. flour
2 c. chicken stock
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce-Texas Pete or Tabasco
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 -1/2 lb. andouille sausage, chopped
chopped chives for garnish
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Directions:Peel and devein shrimp, then combine with cajun seasoning or Old Bay in small bowl. Set aside.
For grits, bring 2 c. half and half and 2 c. water to a boil.
Slowly add grits whisking often.
Cook grits 20-30 minutes stirring often. Add more cream or water if needed.
For shrimp sauce, cook bacon until crispy and remove from pan.
Drain and set aside.
Add andouille sausage and cook 1-2 minutes.
Saute shrimp and garlic in bacon grease turning once for about 3 minutes just until shrimp are tender.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Add flour to pan and stir to make roux.
Cook 10 minutes then add 1 to 1 1/2 c. chicken stock and 1/2 c. whipping cream. Whisk together until smooth and reduce until slightly thickened.
Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to taste.
To serve: place spoonfuls of grits into bowl, top with shrimp. Drizzle shrimp sauce over top of shrimp. Top with crispy bacon and chives. |
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