Shrimp And Gouda Grits Food

SHRIMP AND GOUDA GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
• Peel and devein your shrimp if you haven't already. Look them all over to make sure there are no veins or bits of shell missed. These are no fun to bite into.
• Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and toss in the garlic, cajun seasoning, and paprika. Lay them on the lined sheet pan in a single layer, and bake for 10 - 15 minutes. They should form a "C" shape when they are cooked.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, milk, grits, and salt. Continue whisking until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the smoked gouda until melted in and gooey. If your grits become paste-like, add more milk to thin them out. Sprinkle in one sliced green onion, and save the other for garnish.
• To serve, spoon grits into a bowl and top with hot shrimp and some of their juices. Sprinkle with green onion to garnish and hit it with a few dashes of hot sauce to finish.

SMOKY GOUDA GRITS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in grits. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in salt, pepper, butter, and shredded Gouda. Stir until the cheese melts. Set aside and keep warm.
• While the grits are cooking, start cooking the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon from pan.
• Cook shrimp in the same pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until almost pink, stirring occasionally. (I do this in batches)
• When all shrimp are to the almost pink stage, add all back to pan, if you have removed any to cook in batches. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, green onions, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in bacon.
• Spoon grits onto individual serving plates or shallow bowls; top with the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

ULTIMATE SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• For the grits:
• Place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the milk and cream. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. When the grits begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, thin it out with a little extra cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the shrimp:
• Place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until there is a fair amount of fat in the pan and the sausage is brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a roux. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and continue to stir to avoid lumps. Toss in the bay leaves. When the liquid comes to a simmer, add the shrimp. Poach the shrimp in the stock for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are firm and pink and the gravy is smooth and thick. Add the cayenne pepper, Tabasco and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and green onion. Spoon the grits into a serving bowl. Add the shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Prepare grits according to package directions.
• Add salt and butter to taste.
• Set aside, but keep warm.
• While the grits are cooking, start the shrimp.
• In a bowl, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne and set aside.
• Heat the bacon grease in a skillet and saute the onion and pepper over medium heat until the onion begins to become transparent, about 10 min.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 min, until the flour begins to brown.
• Add the shrimp and about 3/4 c of water or stock, stirring constantly and turning the shrimp so that they cook evenly.
• Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the gravy is uniformly smooth, thinning with a little extra water or stock if necessary.
• Serve immediately over the grits.
• (Reheat grits if necessary so they are hot).