Nola's Shrimp and Smoked Cheddar Grits
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
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3/4 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
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1 recipe Smoked Cremini Mushrooms and Rendered Bacon, recipe follows
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1 recipe Abita BBQ Glaze, recipe follows
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1 recipe Smoked Cheddar Grits, recipe follows
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1 recipe Citrus Buerre Blanc, recipe follows
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1 recipe Grilled Green Onions, recipe follows
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3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, halved, or quartered if large
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1 1/2 teaspoons Essence
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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1/2 pound bacon, diced
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1 cup ketchup
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1 cup Abita amber beer
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6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
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6 cups water
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Salt
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1 1/2 cups quick cooking or old-fashioned grits (not instant!)
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1 cup milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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4 tablespoons butter
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6 ounces grated smoked white Cheddar
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
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1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
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1 (2-inch) strip orange zest
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1 (2-inch) strip lemon zest
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1 (2-inch) strip lime zest
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1 garlic clove, smashed
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1/2 bay leaf
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1 sprig thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
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8 green onions, root end and tips trimmed
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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