Recipe Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients :

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 lb extra large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method :

1. In a saucepan over high heat bring the water to a boil with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add the grits, cover and reduce heat to low. Let cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
2. While the grits are cooking, start preparing the shrimp by placing the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp,onlon, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet and sauté For 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, lemon juice, thyme, the remaining salt and pepper, and continue sautéing for 3 minutes or until the shrimpare pink outside and opaque inside.
4. Once the grits finish cooking, remove from heat and stir in the butter and cheddar cheese, Sere the cheese gritstopped with the shrimp and vegetables, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe Shrimp & Grits 2012-04-26T21:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: CakeMaster