Grits À Ya Ya Recipe

Name: Grits À Ya Ya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits:; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups Dixie Lily grits; 1/4 pound butter; 1/2 pound shredded smoked Gouda cheese; The Ya Ya:; 8 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 3 tablespoons butter; White wine; 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp; 1 portobello mushroom cap, sliced; 1/4 cup diced scallions; 2 cups chooped fresh spinash; 2 cups heavy cream; 3 cups smoked Gouda cheese grits; Salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste

Servings: persons

Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits:
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups Dixie Lily grits
1/4 pound butter
1/2 pound shredded smoked Gouda cheese
The Ya Ya:
8 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots
3 tablespoons butter
White wine
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
1 portobello mushroom cap, sliced
1/4 cup diced scallions
2 cups chooped fresh spinash
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups smoked Gouda cheese grits
Salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste

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Method
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First, make your grits. Run the chicken stock into a thick-bottomed saucepan and turn on high til it boils. Mix in the grits and stir like crazy. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream if you need more liquid. Then tumble in the butter, drizzle in the rest of the cram and stir til it's all in the family. Then shake in the shredded cheese and stir very well til it's all nice and smooth.
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While your grits cook, bring a large saucepan to medium heat. Add bacon and cook for about 3 minutes, then add garlic and shallots. Saute and then add butter and a splash of white wine. When the butter is half melted, add the shrimp. When the downsides of the shrimp become white, flip them and add mushrooms, scallions and spinach. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer while stirring. When reduced by one third, add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Return shrimp to the sauce and combine. Spoon the sauce and shrimp onto heaping mounds of cheese grits.
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Recipe compliments of The Fish House, Pensacola, Florida
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www.GoodGrits.com

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kcal

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169

Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits:, 1 quart chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 cups Dixie Lily grits, and more.

Yes, Grits À Ya Ya 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.

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Grits À Ya Ya

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