“A classic southern dish and wonderful comfort food. Serve with some iced tea!” – April Ferre
Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Ingredients
Grits:
- 15 Ounces Seafood Stock
- 1/2 Cup White WIne
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Cup Grits
- 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Shrimp:
- 2 Tablespoons Bacon Grease or Olive Oil
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp Shelled & Deveined
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Dashes Tabasco
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Instructions
For the Grits:
- In a medium saucepan, combine seafood stock, white wine, water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Add the grits, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and tender.
- Add the cream, butter and cheese and mix until smooth.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.
For the Shrimp:
- Heat the bacon grease in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Season shrimp with pepper and then cook until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through, but do not over cook. Remove to a bowl.
- Add garlic to the pan and stir fry about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Remove from the heat and add back shrimp. Toss to coat.
- Split grits between 4 bowls and add the shrimp on top. Serve immediately.
2023 Recipe – April Ferre – From Self Proclaimed Foodie
