Creole Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs unpeeled medium raw shrimp (26-30 count); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits

Servings: persons

2 lbs unpeeled medium raw shrimp (26-30 count)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits

1
Peel shrimp, reserving shells; devein shrimp, if desired. Bring shells and 4 cups of water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes. Pour shrimp broth through a colander over a large bowl, pressing shells with back of a spoon; discard shells.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly until flour is caramel colored, about 8-10 minutes. Add onion and next three ingredients, and cook, stirring often, 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in 2 cups shrimp broth, tomato paste, and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes, stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency.
3
Meanwhile, bring milk, 2 1/2 cups water, and salt to boil in a saucepan over high heat. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Serve Creole Shrimp over grits.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs unpeeled medium raw shrimp (26-30 count), 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creole 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.

Creole Shrimp And Grits

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