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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits that you won't forget!
Print Recipe
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • One pot
  • One Non-stick skillet
  • One whisk
  • Assorted knives and spoon for chopping and mixing
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

For grits: 1 1/2 cups water and a dash of salt brought to a boil

  • 1/2 cup Grits rinsed twice to remove husks
  • 2 Tbsps butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

For shrimp: 1 Tbls butter

  • 1 1/2 pound shrimp
  • 1/2 pound andouille or small link sausage
  • 1/2 bacon cut into small ribbons
  • 1/8 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1/8 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • One clove garlic minced
  • 1/8 tsp Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1/8 tsp Parsley fresh or dried
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream

Instructions
 

Instructions for grits: Bring the water and salt to a boil. Add grits and keep stirred for three minutes. Add butter and cream. Cook two more minutes and then remove from heat. Add cheese. Cover and set aside.

  • Instructions for shrimp: One tablespoon butter in skillet brought to low heat. Cook 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (shelled, deveined, no tails)Cook just until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside and leave drippings. Add sausage, bacon, onion, garlic, and bell pepper; Cook three minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth or wine. Simmer three minutes or until reduced by half. Add 1/3 cup heavy cream, thyme, parsley, and cayenne pepper to skillet. Cook three minutes. Add heavy cream. Simmer three minutes. Add shrimp, simmer one minute.
Keyword Cheese Grits, Shrimp, Shrimp and Grits