Shrimp And Grits -- One Of President Obama'S Favorites Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Grits -- One Of President Obama'S Favorites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, halved lengthwise, and deveined if you wish; 1 lemon, juice of; hot pepper sauce, to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more, to taste); 1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits (not instant or quick cooking); 6 slices bacon, thick slices, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup grated medium to sharp cheddar cheese; Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, halved lengthwise, and deveined if you wish
1 lemon, juice of
hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more, to taste)
1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits (not instant or quick cooking)
6 slices bacon, thick slices, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grated medium to sharp cheddar cheese
Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce

1
Combine the shrimp with the lemon juice and a few generous splashes of hot pepper sauce (or less, to taste). Let sit while you begin the grits and gravy.
2
Prepare the grits in a large heavy saucepan, first bringing 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits a few handfuls at a time. (They will bubble up initially.) When you have added all the grits, reduce the heat to a very low simmer and cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally at first and more frequently toward the end.
3
While the grits simmer, get the gravy underway. Fry the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in the onion, green pepper and garlic, and continue cooking until the onion and pepper are limp, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions, sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir, and continue sauteeing for 5 minutes longer. Stir in the stock and remaining salt, and cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat while you finish the grits.
4
When the grits are thick and creamy, stir in the butter, followed by the cheese. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce and additional salt if you like. Cover the grits while you finish the gravy.
5
Return the gravy to medium heat and stir in the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, mounding the grits in large shallow bowls or on plates, and covering them with shrimp and gravy.

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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: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, halved lengthwise, and deveined if you wish, 1 lemon, juice of, hot pepper sauce, to taste, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more, to taste), and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Grits -- One Of President Obama'S Favorites 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 -- One Of President Obama'S Favorites

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