W.& S. SHRIMP & GRITS

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Found this in a William Sonoma magazine and it looks so good. Said that this began as a fisherman's breakfast - but where ever it came from sounds great and while I haven't made it yet, wanted to save the recipe here so I can. As an update finally got around to trying this and must say if you like something out of the ordinary this is a breakfast to impress. For the grits, after they were made I added 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to it and allowed it to melt - yum! It's a little more work than every day fare but the taste is something DH and I really enjoyed - hope you do too.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved
1/3 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
4 cups grits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Prepare grits according to directions.
  • When done add cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
  • Pat shrimp dry and put in shallow bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss with flour to coat evenly.
  • In fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp of bacon fat.
  • Working in batches, brown shrimp until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to plate.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs of bacon fat.
  • Add mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and accumulated juices, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice and Tabasco.
  • Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque, 2-3 minutes.
  • Divide prepared grits into 6 bowls, top with shrimp mixture.
  • Serve at once and ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.7, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 202.4, Sodium 494, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 39.7

tseegii terbish
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grits are creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tobi Tomazin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The grits were so creamy and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


MD. Sojib
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Nokuthula Nomathemba
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.