Bar Americains Gulf Shrimp And Grits Food

BOBBY FLAY'S GULF SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring the shrimp stock and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking every few minutes, until the grits are soft and have lost their gritty texture, 25 to 30 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more stock.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until it is golden brown and crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet, and return it to high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp, garlic, and thyme, in batches, if necessary, to the skillet and sauté until the shrimp are light golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Reserve the garlic oil left in the skillet.
• Stir the cheese and heavy cream into the cooked grits, and whisk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the grits among 4 bowls, and top each with 5 shrimp. Drizzle with some of the garlic oil from the skillet, and sprinkle with the green onions.

GULF SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• To make the grits, bring 4 cups of the shrimp stock and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking every few minutes, until the grits are soft and have lost their gritty texture, 25 to 30 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add the remaining cup of stock and continue cooking until absorbed. Add the cheese and cream and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Cook the bacon in a medium pan over medium heat until golden brown and crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Spoon off all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan and return the pan to the stove over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Working in batches if needed, add the shrimp, garlic, and thyme to the pan and sauté until the shrimp are light golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Reserve the garlic oil left in the pan to drizzle over the finished dish.
• Divide the grits among 4 shallow bowls and top each with 5 shrimp. Drizzle the shrimp with some of the garlic oil and sprinkle with the bacon and green onions.

PORTER BEER BAR SHRIMP & GRITS

Steps:

• To make the grits, bring water and cream to a boil. Quickly whisk in grits and cook for 5 minutes stirring. Whisk in cheddar and cook another 5 minutes. Finish with butter, salt and pepper.
• To make the topping, heat butter in a sauté pan. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices. Add shrimp and sauté until pink. Mix in parsley, salt and pepper.
• To plate, dish some grits in a bowl or plate or whatever you like, add some shrimp/shroom mixture on top and add a couple drops of truffle oil if you like.