Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 473 milliliters chicken stock; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 green onion, white and green part, chopped; 237 milliliters stone-ground white cornmeal; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 454 grams spicy sausage, cut in chunks; 907 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium white onion, minced

The recipe Shrimp and Grits could satisfy your Southern craving in around 50 minutes. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 38g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 565 calories. This recipe serves 8. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up flat-leaf parsley, spicy sausage, onion, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

To make the grits, place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat.

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Grits

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Pot

Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. When the grits begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thick.

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Chicken Stock

Grits

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Wooden Spoon

Whisk

Remove from heat and stir in the cream and butter, season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Butter

Cream

To make the shrimp, place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

Shrimp

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Frying Pan

Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes to soften.

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Garlic

Onion

Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until there is a fair amount of fat in the pan and the sausage is brown.

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Sausage

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a roux. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and continue to stir to avoid lumps. Toss in the bay leaf. When the liquid comes to a simmer, add the shrimp. Poach the shrimp in the stock for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are firm and pink and the gravy is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and green onion. Spoon the grits into a serving bowl.

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Salt And Pepper

Stock

Green Onions

Bay Leaves

Parsley

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All Purpose Flour

Gravy

Grits

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Bowl

Add the shrimp mixture and mix well.

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Shrimp

Serve immediately.

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Servings:

bay leaf 473milliliters

chicken stock 2Tbsps

all-purpose flour 2Tbsps

finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1

garlic clove, minced 1

green onion, white and green part, chopped 237milliliters

stone-ground white cornmeal 237milliliters

heavy cream 8servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 454grams

spicy sausage, cut in chunks 907grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on 1Tbsp

unsalted butter 1medium

white onion, minced

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Loveblock Pinot Gris with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 24 dollars per bottle.

Loveblock Pinot Gris

Loveblock Pinot Gris is a pale golden with hints of green. The 2013 vintage is a dry style with floral aromas and a hint of ripe pineapple. The palate reveals poached pear and blood orange, and finishes with a touch of citrus, good texture and rich mouth feel.