Smoky Shrimp and Grits
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces shrimpThis recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers. Best served over Plain Grits or Cheese Grits.
Serve with Cheese Grits or Plain Grits
Ingredients
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined, reserve the shells) |
| 2 cup Water |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 medium (4-1/8 inch long) Green onions (sliced crosswise) |
| 1 ounce Prosciutto (cut into small dice) |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 2 cups No salt added vegetable stock |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 tsp.. White wine vinegar |
| 1/2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Add the shrimp shells and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil, and when it is hot, add the white part of the green onion.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the ham and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the paprika, cayenne, vegetable stock, salt, vinegar and honey.
Strain the shrimp stock into the pan and discard the shells.
Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
Add the shrimp and the tops of the green onion.
Cook for about 8 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Place the shrimp over the top of the grits.
Add the butter to the pan and whisk until melted. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cheese Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes, stirring to…
Plain Grits
Place the water and salt in a large sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Whisk frequently. When the grits are nearly done most of the water will…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Shrimp and Grits: a classic Southern meal and there are endless variations. Simmer the sauce slowly to blend all the flavors before adding the shrimp.