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Ultimate Shrimp and Grits

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Ultimate Shrimp and Grits

Ultimate Shrimp and Grits

Ultimate Shrimp and Grits is a pescatarian main course. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 66g of protein, 92g of fat, and a total of 1354 calories. This recipe covers 52% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. If you have butter, shrimp, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.

Instructions

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Place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the milk and cream. 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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Remove from heat and stir in the butter, thin it out with a little extra cream. Season with salt and pepper.
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Place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the olive oil.
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Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes to soften.
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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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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 leaves. 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.
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Add the cayenne pepper, Tabasco and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and green onion. Spoon the grits into a serving bowl.
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Add the shrimp mixture and mix well.
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Serve immediately.

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Maysaran Arsheen Pinot Gris with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 18 dollars per bottle.
Maysara Arsheen Pinot Gris
Maysara Arsheen Pinot Gris
A bright expression of fruit right up front, greeting your palate with notes of cut grass on a warm day. The wine is anchored by crisp acidity, but not so much as to overpower a fleeting tease of sweetness that leaves you smiling. Arsheen has a smart, refreshing character that will bestow clarity to a range of preparations of fish, fowl, and pork.
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score58
Very Healthy
CuisinesSouthern
DietsPescatarian
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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