Grits with Tomatoes and Shrimp Recipe

Name: Grits with Tomatoes and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup grits; ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; ¼ cup white wine; 4 bay leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, seeded and chopped,juices reserved; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste; ¼ cup loosely-packed fresh herb, chopped,oregano,thyme,parsley; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lb shrimp, shells removed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup grits
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup white wine
4 bay leaves
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, seeded and chopped,juices reserved
1 pinch cayenne pepper, to taste
¼ cup loosely-packed fresh herb, chopped,oregano,thyme,parsley
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb shrimp, shells removed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese (to garnish)

1
Grits: In a saucepan bring to boil the water, milk, butter and salt; add grits and reduce heat to a simmer; cook, stirring frequently, 15-20 minutes or until it is smooth, thick and falls easily from a spoon.
2
Add cream and cheese, stir to combine, cover tightly and set aside if need be.
3
Tomatoes: Meanwhile saute onions and garlic in butter until translucent, 2-3 minutes; add wine and cook until pan is dry, 2-3 minutes; add bay leaves, tomatoes and juice, and cayenne; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, until tomatoes have broken down and mixture is slightly thickened.
4
Remove from heat, add herbs and cover; set aside.
5
Shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute shrimp with butter, salt and pepper until done.
6
To Serve: Spoon grits into a soup plate, ladle with tomatoes and arrange shrimp over the top; garnish with cheese shavings.

373

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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: 2 cups water, 2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Grits with Tomatoes and Shrimp 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.

Grits with Tomatoes and Shrimp

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