I have been asked so many times for this recipe,
that I thought I would share.
Perfect during Lent.
A southern classic.
Shrimp and Grits
This is my mother's recipe
She has made this for years
and to date, it is the BEST I have ever had!
For the Grits:
Box of Chicken Broth
1 pt heavy whipping cream
2 cups yellow grits
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
Bring Chicken broth, garlic powder, and cream to a boil.
Stir in grits, stir.
Cover reduce heat and simmer for about five minutes.
Salt to tast and if too thick add a touch of cream.
Set aside.
Shrimp:
Peeled, raw, clean shrimp
TBL bacon drippings
Cajun seasoning ( Tony Chacher's)
fresh green beans
minced garlic (to taste)
finely chopped tomato
finely chopped onion
1/4 cup white wine
pat of butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
capers
Dust shrimp with Cajun seasoning and set aside
add bacon drippings to skillet and sautee green beans
until they turn a darker green.
Set aside.
Add garlic and shrimp cook until the shrimp become pink
DO NOT OVER COOK SHRIMP
Push aside in the skillet.
Then add tomatoes, onion and a touch of butter.
Deglaze adding white wine
Then stir together with the shrimp and simmer.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of cream depending on the thickness
To serve layer first
Grits
Shrimp mixture
criss cross a few green beans
sprinkle with capers
I often will serve in martini glasses for parties
without the green beans although
you could
I hope you will enjoy as much as we do!
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12 comments:
Love it - and can't wait to have them at Easter Brunch! Talk with you soon about the rest of the menu, and thanks again for sharing!
OMG...that is my all time favorite! Shrimp and grits is such a comforting dish.
My mouth is watering. I am thinking about having a Mothers Day brunch and this would be a perfect addition.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the recipe! I have seen this served at several wedding receptions recently and in martini glasse! It would be great for a bridal brunch. My husband will not eat grits--even with shrimp. I have threatened to revoke his southern citizenship :)
I'm printing this out as fast as I can. Cannot wait to try it!!
Thanks..
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Thank you all so much! I do hope everyone enjoys.
Susan, my sister in law will not eat grits at all BUT she will eat these! Try them, he just might surprise you!
Looks fabulous....but then everything you post does....I always look forward to your blog....
Stop it! I was just craving shrimp and grits this afternoon on my walk. LOVE the idea of serving them in a martini glass!
This recipe looks so yum!
As a northern girl, I've never had shrimp and grits, and this looks way too delicious to not give it a shot!
looks Delicious!
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Thank you so much for sharing your mother's recipe. I love your presentation in the martini glasses--style plus great food! Hope you have a wonderful, sunshine-filled weekend.
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