SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH ROASTED TOMATO, FENNEL AND SAUSAGE

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Shrimp and Grits With Roasted Tomato, Fennel and Sausage image

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.

Farida Rashed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The shrimp and grits were cooked perfectly and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Luthando Matwana
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp and grits were cooked to perfection and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage added a delicious touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kolir Moha
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp and grits were cooked perfectly and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


AYOB ZEBARI
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp and grits were delicious and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Joshua Spencer
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The shrimp and grits are cooked to perfection and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage add a delicious depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Louis Vermeulen
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. The roasted tomato fennel and sausage added a nice touch of sweetness and spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Gull yt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The shrimp and grits are perfectly cooked and the roasted tomato fennel and sausage add so much flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emilie Watson
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This was my first time making shrimp and grits and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Seid Man
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I cooked this dish for my friends last night and they all raved about it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Zulqar Chattha
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This shrimp and grits recipe was absolutely delicious! The roasted tomato fennel and sausage added so much flavor and depth to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.