Just typing out the title of this post makes my mouth water. I LOVE Shrimp & Grits. I've had them prepared many different ways, and never had a batch I didn't like. I think most Southerners have their favorite recipe--here's how I make mine:
Shrimp & Cheese Grits
1 pound of shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 medium onion, diced
1-2 cloves of garlic
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into "rounds" {you can sub in bacon instead!}
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon creole seasoning {optional}
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon creole seasoning {optional}
*Really, you can cook your shrimp and sausage {or bacon!} any way your little heart desires. For me, this recipe is all about the good, cheesy grits!! Cooking good grits is considered an art form to many. Things can go wrong with a quickness. In my book, my uncle has the best way of preparing grits--its fool proof!
Uncle E's Cheese Grits
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups quick grits
3 tablespoons of butter
2 cups whole milk
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce, optional
In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring water & milk to a simmer. Whisking constantly, slowly add the grits. Cook, stirring all the time, scraping the bottom of the pan often. Cook until thickened, about 7 minutes or until soft. Add cheese & butter to the grits and stir just until melted. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. If you're not eating right away, pour grits into an oblong baking dish, and cover tight with plastic wrap {so they will steam & keep the grits soft}
This recipe makes a ton! If I make this for dinner for the two of us, I cut it in half & there's still leftovers!
Looks AMAZING!! I'll have to jot this recipe down :)
ReplyDeleteyum yum yum, I love shrimp & grits! I think I'm going to add them to my dinner menu next week! :)
ReplyDeleteI love shrimp and grits and have never made them before! So hard to believe living in the south! I'll have to make this recipe!
ReplyDeleteYum yum! Shrimp and grits is my husband's favorite! I will have to make this for him ASAP.
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