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 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.

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:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat; stir in all the ingredients except the shrimp and cook for about 20 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium and stir in the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Serve with French bread.