Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4- 1/2 pound chopped Pancetta; 2 1/2 cups shrimp stock (see below); 1 cup quick grits; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter divided; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 2 tbsp chopped chives; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (or to desired heat); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb shrimp peeled and de-veined (1 1/2 lb if you use head on shrimp); 2 tbsp+ 1 tsp olive oil divided; Juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1/4- 1/2 pound chopped Pancetta
2 1/2 cups shrimp stock (see below)
1 cup quick grits
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter divided
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped chives
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (or to desired heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb shrimp peeled and de-veined (1 1/2 lb if you use head on shrimp)
2 tbsp+ 1 tsp olive oil divided
Juice of 1 lemon

1
For the shrimp stock:
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Once the shrimp are peeled, add peels (and heads if you bought head on) to 3 1/2 cups cold water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to 2 1/2 cups (about 7 minutes). Strain and reserve liquid.
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Grits:
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In the same pot used for shrimp stock, saute the Pancetta until Pancetta crisps. Drain most of the fat leaving just a bit. To the Pancetta add stock, grits and 1tbsp butter. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low. Season with Cayenne pepper. Cook an additional 3 minutes.
5
In saute pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shrimp. Cook on medium heat until pink (approximately 2 minutes per side). Squeeze lemon over shrimp just after turning. Remove from heat and set aside.
6
To plate, place a good ladelful strategically placed on plate. Garnish with Shrimp. Sprinkle with Chives and Parsley drizzle 1 teaspoon Olive Oil and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4- 1/2 pound chopped Pancetta, 2 1/2 cups shrimp stock (see below), 1 cup quick grits, 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp And Grits

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