Stew Fried Shrimp And Grits Recipes

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.

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• In a sauce pot over high heat, bring the chicken stock to a simmer, then add the cream, grits, and seafood seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the mixture has thickened and all the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the cheese, and stir thoroughly to blend, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the grits from the heat and keep warm.
• In a saute pan over medium heat, add the grapeseed oil and shrimp, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are faint pink in color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, white pepper, and green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and add the flavored butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the shrimp, then remove the pan from the stove.
• Divide the grits among the plates and spoon the shrimp-tomato mixture over the top and serve.

CHEESY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter.
• Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Saute for 3 minutes.
• Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESY GRITS

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.

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.