Acadianas Shrimp And Grits Recipe 465

Steps:

• For shrimp: In a pan set over low heat, sweat the onion, celery, and green peppers until tender. In a separate large pan, sauté the tasso ham on medium-high heat until the fat starts to render. Add the sweated vegetables and creole seasoning. When the creole seasoning starts to toast and become fragrant, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes. Glaze the mixture with sherry, and add the cream and butter. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the cream is reduced to a sauce consistency. Grits: Combine the chicken stock and milk in a pot and cook over low heat. When the liquid begins to simmer, add the grits and continue to cook over low heat until the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency. Stir in the cheddar cheese until it melts. Ladle the grits into a bowl and spoon the shrimp mixture over top. Garnish with the green onions.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and butter until melted; keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir shrimp in bacon drippings until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley., Divide grits among 8 serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture and the bacon.

Steps:

• Grits: Boil 2 cups of water in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients in consecutive order while stirring slowly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Slowly stir in the grits. Allow to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes until reaching the desired consistency, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the grits to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• Shrimp: Mix all of the dry ingredients thoroughly in bowl until well blended. Melt the butter or olive oil in a large grill pan over high heat. Generously coat the shrimp in the seasoning mixture. Add them to the grill pan and cook until caramelized on both sides. Remove them from the pan to a serving bowl and serve with the grits.
• Suggestion: Adding cheese and/or gravy with fried onions, to taste, will elevate the dish considerably.