Shrimp & Grits

 

  • 6 servings of grits
  • 2lbs medium to large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
    • Soak shrimp in lemon juice before cooking
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package – thinly sliced bacon
  • 1 small onion – diced
  • 1 clove garlic – thinly sliced
  • 2 portabello caps – sliced into shrimp-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • Medium container heavy cream

Directions

  • Cook bacon on large iron skillet
  • Cook grits according to package directions; set aside and keep warm.
  • Set bacon aside and pour out (most) of the bacon grease – in remaining grease, 
    • Saute until onions are translucent – set aside
    • Saute portobello until tender and set aside
    • Heat Oil and Add shrimp (with lemon juice) and saute for 30 to 45 seconds, or until pink and set aside
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  • Slowly add the cream and let reduce until reduced and thickened.
  • Add onions, garlic, portobello and chopped bacon back to reduced cream
    • Heat back up, then turn off heat
  • Scoop grits into bowl, cover with shrimp and spoon sauce onto top
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