CRESCENT CITY SHRIMP AND GRITS
This is my copycat recipe of my favorite brunch item at chef Robert St. John's Crescent City Grill. Shrimp and grits are a pretty classic Southern food, and this one is the definitive creole version in my opinion. Andouille and Boursin may not be available everywhere. To aid in substitution, Andouille is a spicy smoked sausage, and Boursin is a garlic flavored soft cheese spread. If you're an unfortunate soul who lives in a place with no grits, polenta is an acceptable substitution.
Provided by EmmyDuckie
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Grits:.
- Saute sausage in a medium saucepan just until hot, and some oil is released.
- Add water, bring to a boil, add salt and grits. Cook until thick and soft.
- Stir in cheese spread until melted through. Add parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.
- For Shrimp:.
- Generously sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning. I use Chef Paul's, but use whatever kind you happen to like.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet, add onion and pepper and cook gently until onion is translucent.
- Add garlic and cook a few moments more, stirring constantly.
- Add shrimp and wine and cook until nice and pink, but still tender.
- To serve:.
- Ladle grits into shallow bowls, top with shrimp, and drizzle with the butter and wine left in the pan. You can top it with a bit more parsley or green onions if you like. Traditionally, we would serve this with a crisp green salad and mimosas for a special brunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.6, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 299.4, Sodium 1780.3, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 41.4
THE BEST SHRIMP AND GRITS
This southern staple is full of flavor and plenty saucy. We tried using bacon, but missed the spiciness and complexity of andouille sausage. For added richness, we cook the grits in milk and finish them with butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring the milk, 2 cups water, 2 3/4 teaspoons salt and the sugar to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Vigorously whisk in the grits until the liquid comes back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, whisking occasionally and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking, until the grits are tender and thick, 35 to 45 minutes. Whisk in the butter until melted. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large skillet over high heat until you see wisps of smoke rising from the pan. Cook half the shrimp until lightly browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with 1 more tablespoon of the oil and the remaining shrimp.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the andouille in an even layer. Cook undisturbed until browned on one side, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet and add the garlic, bell peppers, onions, jalapeno, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until brick-red colored, about 1 minute. Add the wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the sauce reduces and you can no longer smell any alcohol, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp, andouille, any accumulated juices and 1/4 cup water and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the warm grits among plates. Serve the shrimp and andouille over the grits. Garnish with the scallions.
SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company's coming. It's down-home comfort food at its finest. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 241mg cholesterol, Sodium 1845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
SHRIMP AND GRITS
I've been cooking shrimp and grits since childhood. I'm a purist: the simpler it is, the better. I focus on the quality of the grits and the quality of the shrimp. It all comes together in an incredibly flavorful, satisfying dish you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by Sean Brock
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the grits: Combine the grits and the water in a large mixing bowl. Allow to soak overnight at room temperature (optional). The next day, skim the top with a fine-mesh strainer to remove and discard the chaff. Strain the grits, pouring the soaking water into a stockpot.
- Bring water to a low simmer; carefully add the grits in several additions, whisking constantly until the grits are emulsified with the water. When the grits come to a boil, lower the heat even further. Use a spatula to scrape down the grits from the side of the pot. Gently crumple the bay leaves in your hand before adding them to the grits. Cover the pot and simmer at a very low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the sides of the pot. Add water as necessary to achieve the right consistency: not too runny, not too thick. (Note: Prep your shrimp at this time and use the heads and peels to start the tomato-shrimp broth-see Steps 4 and 6.)
- When the grits are fully cooked, they should be soft, fluffy and creamy. Stir in the butter; season with about 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste. Stir well to combine. Reserve, covered.
- Dice bacon and set aside. Remove stems from cremini mushrooms and quarter (or cut as necessary to achieve uniform size); set aside. Remove the shells and heads from the shrimp; reserve for stock. Gently slice down the back of each shrimp and devein with tweezers or a toothpick, being careful to preserve any roe. Gently rinse each shrimp in a small bowl of lightly salted water.
- Add 2 tablespoons lard to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; when the lard shimmers, add the bacon. Turn heat to low and allow bacon to render, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mince shallot; add to bacon. Thinly slice garlic; add to bacon and shallots. Cook until garlic and shallot are softened, 1-2 minutes. When bacon is finished cooking, strain most of the fat from the pan. (Discard the fat or reserve for another use.)
- Make tomato-shrimp broth: Add 2 tablespoons of lard to a saucepan over medium-high heat; when it shimmers, sear the shrimp shells and heads for 1-2 minutes. Add the preserved tomato, tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 2 hours, covered. Strain the stock into a bowl, pushing the solids down to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids. Pour the stock back into the pot and reduce by half over high heat. Add 2 cups of the reduced shrimp stock to the bacon pan (freeze the rest for later use) and bring to a simmer. Add the mushrooms and 2 lightly crushed bay leaves and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add the shrimp in a single layer over broth. Lightly season with salt and cook at a very low simmer until shrimp are just cooked, turning them over halfway through, about 1½-2 minutes. (Do not overcook.)
- Assemble the dish: Stir the warm grits to even out the consistency; spoon into a bowl. Top with shrimp, mushroom, and bacon mixture, including broth. Season with smoked paprika and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with freshly minced parsley. Serve.
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Bobby Flay takes Southern-style Shrimp and Grits to the next level by adding sharp cheddar, bacon and lime juice in this easy recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
- Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.
CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP AND GRITS
Shrimp and grits is a very simple recipe, but make sure you have everything ready before you start cooking the shrimp. They only take a few minutes to sauté, so you don't have time to run and chop scallions or juice a lemon. Once everything is assembled, this recipe is a snap. To make things even easier, you can make the grits a bit ahead since they stay hot a very long time.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Grits
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer bacon to a dish, leaving drippings in the skillet.
- Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
- Stir 4 cups water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a pot; bring to a boil. Whisk grits into pot, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until grits are creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir white Cheddar cheese into grits.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Heat skillet with bacon drippings over high heat. Cook shrimp in hot bacon fat in a single layer for 1 minute. Turn shrimp and add jalapeno; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir cream mixture, bacon, green onion, and garlic to shrimp mixture; cook and stir, adding water as necessary to thin the sauce, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
- Ladle grits into a bowl and top with shrimp and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1498.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SHRIMP AND GRITS
Make and share this Shrimp and Grits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cook and Eat Happy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Over medium heat bring water to boil.
- Add salt & whisk in grits.
- Let grits cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in butter, milk, and cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 25-30 minutes.
- Peel and devined shrimp.
- Cover shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning.
- In large skillet, melt butter.
- Grated garlic into the melted butter.
- Add cream, let sauce cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cook for 6-7 minutes or until shrimp is pink.
- Top grits with shrimp.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.7, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 169.5, Sodium 1152.6, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 24.3
MATT'S SHRIMP AND GRITS
Make and share this Matt's Shrimp and Grits recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tejas
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the Shrimp Stock.
- After peeling the shrimp, add the shells to the chicken stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain and reserve.
- For the Grits.
- Bring milk and cream just up to a boil and slowly pour in grits while stirring with a whisk.
- Continue to cook for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- (Optional) Allow grits to cool and solidify. Cut them into rounds, bread them, and deep fry each round until the exterior is crispy.
- For the Shrimp Sauce.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and render for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and onion and cook 3 minutes. Add Peppers and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add butter to pan and allow to melt. Add flour and stir in the mixture to create a roux (singer method).
- Begin to add shrimp stock 1 cup at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Allow to cook for 30 minutes.
- Season sauce with Worcestershire, vinegar, and finish with S&P.
- For the Shrimp.
- Mix together paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and sprinkle on shrimp.
- Saute shrimp over high heat until crisp and cooked through.
- For Plating.
- Center the grits in the middle of a bowl. Place desired serving of shrimp over top of the grits and ladle shrimp sauce around the grits. Garnish with freshly mince parsley (if desired).
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- Start the shrimp: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning and salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are mostly pink but not quite cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and bacon mixture to a bowl and set aside; place the skillet back on the heat (do not wash).
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