Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 1/4 c bacon drippings; 16 c water or chicken stock; 4 c uncooked stone ground grits; 1/2 c milk; 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 c shredded monterey jack cheese; Chopped canned chipotle chiles to taste; 2 tbs salt; 6 oz tasso, finely chopped (Andouille and/or Prosciutto will work as well); 2 tbs melted butter; 1/2 c chopped yellow onion; 1/4 c minced garlic; 1/2 c all purpose flour; Juice of 2 lemons; 3/4 c clam juice; 1 c heavy cream; 4 tarragon sprigs, chopped; Salt and white pepper to taste; 25 shrimp, peeled and deveined; Olive oil; Salt and white pepper to taste

11 steps

My family's favorite Shrimp and Grits. This is creamy, flavorful, and oh so good!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:26 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories541.5 kcal (27%)

Total Fat34.5 g (49%)

Carbs49.4 g (19%)

Sugars2.6 g (3%)

Protein11.5 g (23%)

Sodium2131.4 mg (107%)

Fiber2.7 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Grits

Step 1

Combine the butter, bacon drippings, and water in a large stockpot and bring to a boil.

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butter1 c

bacon drippings¼ c

water16 c

Step 2

Add the grits and mix well, removing any impurities that float to the surface. Simmer over medium-low until the grits are tender, stirring occasionally. While grits are cooking, skip to step four and start on Tasso Gravy.

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stone ground grits4 c

Step 3

Stir in the milk, parmesan cheese, monterey jack cheese, chipotle chiles, and salt. Keep warm.

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milk½ c

grated parmesan cheese¼ c

shredded monterey jack cheese¼ c

canned chipotle chiles

salt2 Tbs

Tasso Gravy

Step 4

Start gravy while grits are cooking. Saute the tasso in the butter in a heavy stockpot for 2 minutes.

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tasso6 oz

butter2 Tbs

Step 5

Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

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yellow onion½ c

minced garlic¼ c

Step 6

Add the flour and cook until bubbly, whisking constantly.

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Whisk

all purpose flour½ c

Step 7

Add the lemon juice, clam juice, and cream. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, whisking constantly and adding additional cream if needed for the desired consistency. Season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.

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