Michelle'S Lowcountry Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Michelle'S Lowcountry Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: GRITS; 2 cups uncooked white coarse-ground grits; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; SHRIMP SAUCE; 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (2 8/31 count); 4 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, diced; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium-size Vidalia onion, diced; 1/2 poblano pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup Madeira; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

GRITS
2 cups uncooked white coarse-ground grits
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter
SHRIMP SAUCE
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (2 8/31 count)
4 thick hickory-smoked bacon slices, diced
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium-size Vidalia onion, diced
1/2 poblano pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Madeira
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 green onion, chopped

1
Prepare Grits: Bring 7 cups water to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in grits; reduce heat to medium, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until tender. Fold in cheese and 1/4 cup butter.
2
Prepare Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
3
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
4
Melt 6 Tbsp. butter in hot drippings in skillet. Reduce heat. Add onion, poblano pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add shrimp; cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and next 2 ingredients; toss to coat.
5
Sprinkle flour over shrimp mixture; toss. Add broth and next 2 ingredients. Cook just until shrimp turn pink, stirring to loosen particles from skillet. Stir in bacon and parsley. Serve over grits with green onion.

1165

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: GRITS, 2 cups uncooked white coarse-ground grits, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Michelle'S Lowcountry 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.

Michelle'S Lowcountry Shrimp And Grits

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