Old Charleston Style Shrimp And Grits
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Recipe Summary Old Charleston Style Shrimp And Grits
Great recipe for shrimp and grits.
Ingredients | Shrimp Recipes Asian Style3 cups water2 teaspoons salt1 cup coarsely ground grits2 cups half-and-half2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveinedsalt to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1 lemon, juiced1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices5 slices bacon1 medium green bell pepper, chopped1 medium red bell pepper, chopped1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic¼ cup butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseDirectionsBring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk grits into the boiling water, and then whisk in half-and-half. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Add lemon juice, toss to combine, and set aside to marinate.Place sausage slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet.Add bacon to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then chop or crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon drippings in the skillet.Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the bacon drippings; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.Stir cooked sausage and marinated shrimp into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Turn off the heat and set aside.Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring to create a smooth roux. Turn heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden brown in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully, mixture burns easily.Pour the roux over the sausage, shrimp, and vegetables. Place the skillet over medium heat, add chicken broth, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine. Cook until sauce thickens up and shrimp turn opaque and bright pink, about 8 minutes.Just before serving, mix sharp Cheddar cheese into grits until melted and grits are creamy and light yellow. Serve shrimp mixture over cheese grits.Info | Shrimp Recipes Asian Styleprep:
30 mins
cook:
45 mins
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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