Bourbon Shrimp Over Carolina Grits Recipe

Name: Bourbon Shrimp Over Carolina Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 green pepper, julienne; 1 red pepper, julienne; 1 red onion, julienne; salt; pepper; 1/2 cup Bourbon; 1 1/4 cups rich brown demi-glace; 2 cups quick grits; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 quart water; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green pepper, julienne
1 red pepper, julienne
1 red onion, julienne
salt
pepper
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 1/4 cups rich brown demi-glace
2 cups quick grits
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 quart water
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1
In a hot saute pan, put 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2
Place shrimp and vegetables in pan, season with salt and pepper and saute until shrimp starts to stick and turn color; deglaze pan with bourbon.
3
When flame dies down, add demi-glace and finish cooking.
4
Pour over grits.
5
To mae grits, place butter, water, cream, salt and pepper in sauce pan; bring to slow boil.
6
Add grits.
7
Stir with whisk until it starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
8
Turn heat to low and cook grits until done.
9
If they seem to be too thick, add water until right consistency.
10
When grits are done, add cheese and correct the seasonings.

1651

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

256

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 green pepper, julienne, 1 red pepper, julienne, 1 red onion, julienne, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Shrimp Over Carolina Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bourbon Shrimp Over Carolina Grits

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