Creamy Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup water; 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup butter, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 3/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 64 shrimp); 8 ounces verjuice or dry white wine*; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; Garnishes: julienned prosciutto, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup water
1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 3/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 64 shrimp)
8 ounces verjuice or dry white wine*
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Garnishes: julienned prosciutto, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and 1 tablespoon thyme; saute 1 minute. Add broth, whipping cream, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add celery and next 3 ingredients; saute 30 seconds. Add shrimp, and cook 7 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet. Add verjuice, and cook 6 minutes over medium heat or until most liquid has evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits.
3
Reduce heat to low; whisk in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in lemon juice, tomato, and parsley. Serve over grits. Garnish, if desired.
4
*Verjuice is an acidic, sour liquid made from grapes. It's used like lemon juice or wine to heighten flavor.

1172

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp And 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.

Creamy Shrimp And Grits

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