Henrys Shrimp And Grits Recipe 55

ULTIMATE SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the grits:
• Place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the milk and cream. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. When the grits begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, thin it out with a little extra cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the shrimp:
• Place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until there is a fair amount of fat in the pan and the sausage is brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a roux. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and continue to stir to avoid lumps. Toss in the bay leaves. When the liquid comes to a simmer, add the shrimp. Poach the shrimp in the stock for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are firm and pink and the gravy is smooth and thick. Add the cayenne pepper, Tabasco and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and green onion. Spoon the grits into a serving bowl. Add the shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

HENRY'S SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat to medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Saute the onion, pepper, celery and garlic for 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, chile garlic paste, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce and stir well to combine. Add milk, water and cream and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low-medium. Add grits and cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until grits are done, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the shrimp. In a Dutch oven or fryer, heat oil to 350 degrees. Place the half-and-half in a medium bowl. Place fish fry in a seperate medium bowl. Dip the shrimp in half-and-half and shake off excess. Toss in fish fry and shake off excess. Fry the shrimp in batches until done, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain well. Fold shrimp into grits.

ORIGINAL STYLE LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, milk, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Stir in the grits don't dump the grits or you will get lumps but rather constantly stir while letting the grits fall into pot.
• Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes at a very low simmer, stirring occasionally. **The grits will stick to the bottom of the pan, so make sure not to scrape the bottom of the pan.**.
• Add hot water if the grits become to dry.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cheese if desired.
• In a separate pot add shrimp to boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp to top grits served in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.another variation on the shrimp would be to saute them in salt, pepper, butter, garlic until just turned pink. wither way is great!

SHRIMP COGNAC AND ANDOUILLE GRITS

Steps:

• Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter, onions, and sausage to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
• Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the grits to avoid lumps.
• Bring the milk back to a boil, turn down the heat to low and continue to slowly simmer, stirring frequently for 1.5 hours, or until smooth and creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper. Keep hot until ready to serve.
• Shrimp Ragout.
• Place a large saute pan over high heat. Add the clarified butter and the garlic and stir constantly until golden brown.
• Add the leeks and stir and cook for 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and continue to saute for 3 more minutes.
• Remove the pan from the stove and add Cognac. Flame and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the shrimp stock and veal stock and reduce to sauce consistency and add shrimp.
• Add the thyme and slowly add in the butter, then season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, place the grits in the center of a hot bowl and spoon the shrimp ragout over the top. Garnish with chives and a sprig of thyme if desired.