Best 10 Shrimp And Grits With Roasted Tomato Fennel And Sausage Recipes

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Shrimp and grits is a classic Southern dish that is typically made with shrimp, grits, and a rich sauce. This recipe gives the dish a modern twist by adding roasted tomatoes, fennel, and sausage. The roasted vegetables add a sweet and savory flavor to the dish, while the sausage adds a bit of spice. The result is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH ROASTED TOMATO, FENNEL AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

8 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
black pepper
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed fronds reserved and cut into thin wedges
2 to 3 cups vegetable or shrimp broth or water
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Ground white pepper
1 cup coarse corn grits, soaked overnight if necessary see package instructions
Salt
1 fresh bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cream cheese
Ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cooked and crumbled Benton's smoked sausage or other smoked breakfast sausage
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
Hot sauce
Salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • For the roasted tomato: heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss tomato halves in a bowl with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer, cut side up, to a baking sheet. Roast until collapsed and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes, and set aside.
  • For the fennel: In a small saucepan, combine the fennel, half of the reserved fronds, and just enough broth or water to cover. Add butter and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low, and simmer until tender when pierced by a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fennel to a plate, discard cooked fronds and reserve cooking liquid.
  • For the grits: Follow package instructions for cooking the grits, seasoning with salt to taste, and adding the bay leaf halfway through cooking. At the end of cooking, mix grits with butter, cream cheese, white pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce. Adjust salt as needed. About 15 minutes before the grits are finished cooking, prepare the shrimp and assemble the dish.
  • For shrimp and assembly: Place a large sauté pan over medium heat, and add the oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer. When they are seared on one side, about 1 minute, turn them to sear on the other side. Add fennel, sausage, roasted tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the reserved fennel cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer and season with lemon juice, hot sauce and salt. If the mixture seems dry, add more fennel cooking liquid as desired. Add chopped parsley, and toss to mix.
  • To serve, place equal portions of grits on four rimmed plates or shallow soup plates. Divide the shrimp stew among the plates, garnish with remaining fennel fronds and serve.

SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH ROASTED TOMATO, FENNEL, AND SAUSAGE



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A delicious twist on the Southern classic. This recipe comes from Sean Brock, of Husk, in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Brock insists on using only ingredients found in the South and locally produced, where possible.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed (fronds reserved)
2 -3 cups shrimp broth or 2 -3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
kosher salt
white pepper
1 cup coarse corn grits, soaked overnight if necessary (see package instructions)
kosher salt
1 fresh bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cream cheese
white pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup benton's smoked sausage, cooked and crumbled or 1 cup breakfast sausage
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
hot sauce
kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine tomato, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper; toss well.
  • Arrange tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet; roast until they collapse and are lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes, then set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine fennel, half the reserved fronds, and enough water or broth just to cover; add butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate, discard cooked fronds, but reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the grits according to the package directions, seasoning with salt and adding a bay leaf halfway through cooking; once cooked, mix the grits with butter, cream cheese, pepper, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
  • Prepare the shrimp about 15 minutes before the grits are done by heating a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat, add oil, and sear shrimp 1 minute per side; add the fennel, sausage, roasted tomatoes, and 1 1/2 cups of the reserved fennel cooking liquid.
  • Bring to a simmer, stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and chopped parsley(add more fennel cooking liquid if it seem too dry).
  • To serve, divide grits among shallow soup plates, top with shrimp mixture, and garnish with uncooked fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 301.8, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 9.4

DECONSTRUCTED ROASTED TOMATO GRITS AND SHRIMP, WITH SAUTEED BABY MUSTARD GREENS AND BACON "CONFIT"



Deconstructed Roasted Tomato Grits and Shrimp, with Sauteed Baby Mustard Greens and Bacon

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 10h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Bacon Confit:
2-pound piece thick-slab bacon, rind removed, cut into lardons
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground dried thyme
4 ounces bacon fat, cut into pieces
Aged sherry vinegar
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Roasted Tomatoes:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes
Pinch sugar
Cheese Grits:
2 cups milk
2 cups stone-ground yellow grits
1 1/2 cups grated aged white Cheddar
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano
Hot water to thin grits, if necessary
Sauteed Baby Mustard Greens:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound baby mustard greens, washed
Shrimp:
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 colossal shrimp (15 and under) shelled and deveined, tail on

Steps:

  • For the bacon confit: Blot the bacon with paper towels and place in a small roasting dish Combine the cinnamon, cloves, pepper and thyme in a small bowl. Rub the bacon with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Melt the bacon fat in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bacon and cook slowly until golden brown and crisp on one side, about 10 minutes. Turn the bacon and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the bacon until crisp, about 10 more minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl, drizzle with a splash of vinegar and garnish with parsley. Reserve the bacon fat for the mustard greens.
  • For the roasted tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together the oil, thyme and some salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with the oil mixture. Then sprinkle with the sugar. Bake the tomatoes until they are completely softened and start to wrinkle, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • For the cheese grits: Bring 6 cups of water and the milk to a boil in a medium saucepan and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the grits and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking constantly. Cook until mixture is thick and tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water, if needed. Mix in the Cheddar and Pecorino-Romano until thoroughly incorporated. Season with some salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For the sauteed baby mustard greens: Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook until the garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Add the mustard greens and season with salt and pepper. Toss just to coat with the fat. Add a splash of water and cook until the greens are just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • For the shrimp: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add 8 to 10 shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until well-seared and crisp but just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • On a serving platter or individual plates, spoon and slightly spread a mound of hot grits (if they have gotten too stiff, thin them a bit by whisking in hot water over low heat). Spoon the tomatoes on top, then add the greens and bacon. Top with the shrimp.

LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH STEWED TOMATOES



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups 2-percent milk
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup stone-ground grits
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can low-sodium whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juice reserved
2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper or to taste
24 large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the milk, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste for the grits to a gentle boil. Whisk in the grits. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is smooth and thick and falls easily from the spoon, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Towards the end of the cooking time for the grits, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice and the bay leaves. Season with cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture is slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Increase the heat under the tomatoes to medium high and add the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and firm, an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. When the grits have thickened, stir in the cheese and butter. To serve, place a heaping spoonful of grits on each plate. Top with the shrimp and tomato gravy. Garnish with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

OLD CHARLESTON STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Great recipe for shrimp and grits.

Provided by berskine

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup coarsely ground grits
2 cups half-and-half
2 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
5 slices bacon
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk grits into the boiling water, and then whisk in half-and-half. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grits are thickened and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Add lemon juice, toss to combine, and set aside to marinate.
  • Place sausage slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet.
  • Add bacon to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then chop or crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the bacon drippings; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir cooked sausage and marinated shrimp into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring to create a smooth roux. Turn heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is golden brown in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully, mixture burns easily.
  • Pour the roux over the sausage, shrimp, and vegetables. Place the skillet over medium heat, add chicken broth, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce, and stir to combine. Cook until sauce thickens up and shrimp turn opaque and bright pink, about 8 minutes.
  • Just before serving, mix sharp Cheddar cheese into grits until melted and grits are creamy and light yellow. Serve shrimp mixture over cheese grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 269.8 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 1634.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS



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A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this dish tastes great for brunch or dinner, and anytime company's coming. It's down-home comfort food at its finest. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 42g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 241mg cholesterol, Sodium 1845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

SHRIMP WITH HOT FENNEL SAUSAGE AND POLENTA



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Shrimp with hominy grits is a favorite in the American South. Polenta stands in for this spicy Italianate version, fortified with hot fennel sausage and tomatoes. For the best-tasting results, be sure to cook the polenta slowly for at least 45 minutes, and try to get freshly made sausages from an Italian deli or butcher shop.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, sausages, seafood, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups polenta
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp (about 24)
1 cup diced onion
8 ounces hot Italian fennel sausage, casings removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
Crushed red-pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary or thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup tomato purée (passata) or chopped tomato
1/4 cup crème fraîche
1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 teaspoons chopped capers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Make the polenta: Bring 8 cups salted water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Whisk in polenta, continuing to whisk as mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Turn heat to low and let polenta cook slowly, whisking every few minutes for about 10 minutes. Turn heat to very low and continue to cook for least 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. If polenta gets too thick to stir easily, add a bit of water to obtain a porridge-like consistency. (When finished, there should be no raw cornmeal flavor.) Taste a cooled spoonful, then correct seasoning with salt and pepper. Turn off heat, whisk in butter and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the topping: Heat olive oil in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add shrimp in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until lightly browned. Using tongs, turn shrimp over, season and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. (Shrimp will not be fully cooked.)
  • Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage meat and cook, mashing with a large spoon to let sausage crumble into rough half-inch pieces. Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes, until mixture is lightly browned. Stir in garlic, red-pepper flakes and rosemary, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add wine and tomato purée. Simmer for 1 minute and stir in crème fraîche. Turn off heat and check seasoning. Warm a large serving platter. In a small bowl, mix together scallions, capers, parsley and lemon zest.
  • To finish, turn heat to high. Add reserved shrimp to sausage mixture and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Mound polenta into middle of platter. Spoon shrimp and sauce around polenta. Sprinkle with scallion mixture and serve. (Alternatively, place a large spoonful of polenta into individual plates or soup bowls and top with shrimp and sauce.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 552, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 843 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

UNCLE POOH'S SHRIMP, SAUSAGE, AND GRITS RECIPE BY TASTY



Uncle Pooh's Shrimp, Sausage, And Grits Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole milk, heavy cream, white corn grit, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, vegetable oil, medium white onion, yellow bell pepper, medium red bell pepper, garlic, andouille sausage, cayenne pepper, chicken stock, large raw shrimp, cayenne pepper, scallion

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups whole milk
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup white corn grit
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 pinch cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
scallion, sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, stir together the milk and heavy cream over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Slowly whisk the grits into the pot. When mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • Continue whisking the grits frequently for 10-15 minutes until mixture thickened.
  • Remove the grits from the heat. Add the butter and cheddar cheese, and whisk to incorporate. Set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions and peppers have softened.
  • Add the sausage. Cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until well-incorporated.
  • Add the shrimp. Cook until pink in color, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cayenne, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add additional cayenne pepper, if desired.
  • Remove from the heat and spoon the sausage and shrimp mixture over the grits.
  • Sprinkle scallions on top, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 99 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 17 grams

SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESY GRITS



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Shake up your dinner rut with this PM-play on shrimp and grits. Here, smoky Andouille sausage and juicy shrimp are seared in the skillet and then arranged on top of a comforting bowl of cheesy grits. A saucy fried egg is the crowning achievement on this breakfast-for-dinner winner.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup stone-ground grits
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 ounces sharp cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
12 ounces large peeled, deveined shrimp (about 16)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
1 poblano pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (1 cup)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Fried eggs, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir grits into 4 cups salted boiling water. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring, until thickened, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and cheese; season to taste.
  • Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon butter and shrimp to skillet; season to taste. Cook until just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce; transfer to another plate.
  • Add remaining butter, poblano, onion, and tomatoes to now-empty skillet and cook, stirring once, until browned, 5 minutes. Return sausage and 1/4 cup water to skillet; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tomatoes collapse, 1 minute more. Stir in shrimp and serve, with grits and eggs.

SHRIMP, SAUSAGE AND GRITS



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Enjoy this shrimp and sausage mixture that's served with corn grits - a delicious dinner that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
1 teaspoon 30% less sodium seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell pepper
4.5 oz (about one-third of 14-oz ring) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp; keep warm.
  • Respray skillet with cooking spray. Add bell pepper; cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add sausage; cook 2 minutes until lightly browned. Add garlic and cooked shrimp. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 cup water; cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen brown particles. Remove from heat; cover. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Gradually stir in grits; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in milk. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Serve grits with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg

Tips:

  • Utilize shrimp shells for extra flavor: Don't discard the shrimp shells. Instead, reserve them to make a flavorful shrimp stock that adds depth to the grits.
  • Roast tomatoes and fennel for intensified taste: Roasting tomatoes and fennel brings out their natural sweetness and umami, adding a delicious complexity to the dish.
  • Use quality sausage for a richer flavor: Opt for a flavorful sausage like spicy Italian or Andouille sausage to enhance the overall taste of the dish.
  • Cook grits in a flavorful liquid: Enhance the grits' flavor by cooking them in a flavorful liquid, such as chicken or vegetable broth, instead of just water.
  • Season every layer: Don't forget to season each layer of the dish, including the roasted vegetables, grits, and shrimp. This ensures every bite is packed with flavor.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and grits with roasted tomato, fennel, and sausage is a delectable and versatile dish that showcases the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The succulent shrimp, roasted vegetables, creamy grits, and savory sausage come together to create a satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delightful flavors. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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