Crescent City Shrimp and Grits

photo by jym_brittain

- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
-
Andouille Cheese Grits
- 1⁄2 cup grits (NOT instant)
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 lb andouille sausage, cut into small cubes
- 1⁄2 cup boursin cheese spread
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
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Shrimp topping
- 1 lb peeled shrimp, tail on
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (your favorite brand)
- 1⁄2 white onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 green bell pepper, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup white wine
directions
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For Grits:
- Saute sausage in a medium saucepan just until hot, and some oil is released.
- Add water, bring to a boil, add salt and grits. Cook until thick and soft.
- Stir in cheese spread until melted through. Add parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.
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For Shrimp:
- Generously sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning. I use Chef Paul's, but use whatever kind you happen to like.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet, add onion and pepper and cook gently until onion is translucent.
- Add garlic and cook a few moments more, stirring constantly.
- Add shrimp and wine and cook until nice and pink, but still tender.
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To serve:
- Ladle grits into shallow bowls, top with shrimp, and drizzle with the butter and wine left in the pan. You can top it with a bit more parsley or green onions if you like. Traditionally, we would serve this with a crisp green salad and mimosas for a special brunch.
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