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Season the shrimp with Creole seasoning and cracked black pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over high heat.
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When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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Add the reserved shrimp shells, the remaining Creole Seasoning, the bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and the remaining 8 turns black pepper.
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Stir well and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, allow to cool for about 15 minutes, and strain into a small saucepan.
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There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
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Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook until thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 minutes.
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Makes about 4 to 5 tablespoons of barbecue sauce base.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat.
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When the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and saute them, occasionally shaking the skillet, for 2 minutes.
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Add the cream and all of the barbecue base.
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Stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
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Remove the shrimp to a warm platter with tongs and whisk the butter into the sauce.
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Remove from the heat.
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Spoon the grits in the center of each plate.
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Place the shrimp around the grits.
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Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and around the plate.
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Garnish with chopped chives.
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In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, milk, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
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Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
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Stir in the grits.
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Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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(**The grits will stick to the bottom of the pan, so make sure not to scrape the bottom of the pan.
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If the grits absorbed all of the water, add some hot water to thin out the grits.)
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cheese.
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The grits can either be served immediately or prepared in advance and reheated.
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If preparing in advance, grease a pan with a teaspoon of butter.
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Pour the grits into the pan and reheat in a 400 degree F., for 15 minutes.
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Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
