Shrimp and
grits
Ingredients
1
tablespoon olive oil
2
tablespoons butter
3
pounds large (21-25 count) head-on shrimp, peeled and deveined (heads and
shells reserved for making stock)
1
tablespoon sweet paprika
1
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4
teaspoon cayenne pepper
6
ounces andouille or other smoked sausage, cut into small dice (about 1 cup)
1
cup diced onions (small dice)
1
tablespoon minced garlic
2
tablespoons minced shallot
1
tablespoon minced green onion bottoms (white part)
2
cups chopped vine-ripened tomatoes
1/3
cup sour cream
2
tablespoons minced green onion tops (green part)
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
Place a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, and add
the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the pan.
While the butter is melting, season the shrimp with the paprika, salt, and
cayenne. Add the shrimp to the pan and sear them for 1 1/2 minutes per side.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate, and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the saute pan,
and when it has melted, add the andouille. Cook, stirring often, until most of
the fat has rendered and the andouille is crispy, 3 minutes. Add the onions and
saute for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic, shallot, and green onion
bottoms, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Raise
the heat to high, add the shrimp stock, and cook, stirring occasionally, until
most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the sour cream and stir
to combine.
Return the shrimp to the saute pan and fold them into the
sauce. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and hot, about 3 minutes. Stir
in the green onion tops. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the hot grits, garnish
with the parsley, and serve while hot.
For the grits, you can follow the package directions and add any flavors that you like. I begin by sauteing onions and garlic in my sauce pan and then i add chicken stock in the amounts that the package recommends and then I follow the package direction.
The shrimp stack can be purchased or you can use chicken stock.
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