gulf coast shrimp and grits

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Apr 20, 2016

These are the shrimp and grits served at the True Midtown Kitchen in Mobile, AL.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • GRITS:
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 - shallots, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • SHRIMP SAUCE
  • 30 - unpeeled, jumbo raw shrimp (21/25 count)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra=virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

How To Make gulf coast shrimp and grits

  • Step 1
    Prepare Grits: Preheat oven to 350°. Brink milk, 1/4 cup butter, and 4 cups water to a boil in an ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits; bring mixture to a boil, whisking occasionally. Cover and bake 45 minutes or until the grits are creamy, whisking every 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add 4 garlic cloves and 3 shallots, and saute 3 1/2 minutes or until the shallots are translucent.
  • Step 3
    Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from the bottom of the skillet. Cook, stirring often, 4 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by two-thirds; fold into hot cooked grits. Stir in cheese and the next 3 ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Prepare Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp and devein. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    Cook shrimp, in 2 batches, in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each sidem or just until the shrimp turns pink and forms a "C". Remove shrimp from the skillet.
  • Step 6
    Saute 3 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced shallots in the remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil in the skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and the next 4 ingredients. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to break apart. Remove from heat. Stir in shrimp and 3 tablespoons butter. Serve over grits with chives.

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Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #shellfish
Keyword: #Grits
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Southern
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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