Shrimp Stew Over Grits Recipes

LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH STEWED TOMATOES

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.

SHRIMP STEW WITH GRITS CRUST

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375. Combine the milk with 2 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring nearly to a boil, then whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, whisking often, until thick, 10 or 15 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and black pepper. Set aside.
• Put the oil in a large, deep, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onion, celery, bell peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until the flour turns a light brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in the cayenne, stock and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits, and bring to a simmer; add the scallions and parsley. Taste, and adjust the seasoning, then stir in the shrimp.
• Spread the grits over the top of the stew; bake until the grits are firm and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. To brown the grits even more, run the skillet under the broiler for a minute or 2. Scoop the stew and grits into bowls, and serve.

SOUTHERN SHRIMP AND GRITS

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.

STEW FRIED SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a large cast iron frying pan or Dutch oven, fry salt pork slices until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Add shrimp that have been lightly floured and cook until both sides are pink; turning often. Remove shrimp and add a little cooking oil; add potatoes and onions and cook until soft. Add enough water to make a thick gravy. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through. Serve with grits.
• The grits are also good with grated cheddar cheese and a can of Ro-tel tomatoes added to them. My sister likes the shrimp served over potatoes, my brother's favorite way is with rice and for me, the grits.
• Serve salt pork strips with a hot biscuit.