Smoky Gouda Grits And Shrimp Food

SMOKY SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of the shrimp stock and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the grits are soft and have lost their gritty texture, whisking every few minutes, 25 to 35 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add the remaining stock and continue cooking until absorbed. Add the cheese and heavy cream and whisk until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the grits among 4 bowls and top with the sauteed shrimp. Drizzle with some of the garlic oil and bacon (reserved from the sauteed shrimp) and sprinkle with some of the scallions.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the shrimp shells, heads and tails, onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add 10 cups of cold water, the tomatoes, chipotle, bay leaf, parsley and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, skimming the surface occasionally, for 40 minutes.
• Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids. The stock can be made 2 days in advance, tightly covered and refrigerated or frozen for up to 3 months.
• Place bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown and crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Remove 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 place back on the heat. Increase the heat to high. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet in a single layer, in batches, if needed, with the garlic and thyme, and cook, flipping once, until the shrimp are lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate. Add the bacon to the garlic oil left in the skillet and reserve to drizzle over the finished dish.

SMOKED GOUDA SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Directions 1. For the grits: 2. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan 3. Gradually whisk in grits and red pepper. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT. 4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened (I cook them longer because I like them a little thicker). 5. Add cheese, butter, and hot sauce, stirring until melted. 6. For the shrimp & sauce: 7. Heat a large skillet until very hot and add olive oil and two tablespoons of bacon grease. 8. As the oil begins to smoke, toss in shrimp. 9. Stir shrimp until it begins to turn pink. 10. Stir in minced garlic and bacon bits. 11. Toss in mushrooms. 12. Add lemon juice and wine, stir to about 30 seconds until all is covered well. 13. Toss in scallions and cook until done. 14. Serve shrimp over cheese grits.

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Bring broth, milk and seasoning to boil.
• Stir in grits.
• Reduce heat and simmer.
• Stir occasionally (about 5-10 minutes).
• Add cheese and butter.
• Stir until melted and the consistency is to your liking.
• I like my grits on the runny side.
• Easily doubled or tripled or more.