SHRIMP GRAVY AND GRITS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• To make grits: In a 3-quart saucepan combine the grits, milk and whipping cream.
• Over medium heat, bring to a low boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer stirring frequently, until grits are creamy - about 10 minute.
• Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
• To make the gravy: In a large skillet over high heat, melt the butter.
• Add the ham and brown.
• Add the shitakes, onions, green peppers and fresh thyme.
• Saute until the onions become translucent.
• Add the wine, coffee, tomatoes, and hot sauce.
• Bring to a slight boil.
• Combine the cornstarch and chicken broth mixing until cornstarch is dissolved and no lumps.
• Stir the cornstarch mixture into the gravy.
• Reduce heat, and cook another couple of minute.
• To prepare shrimp: In a large skillet over high heat, melt 2-3 Tbs of butter.
• Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are just pink.
• Add the red-eye gravy.
• Finish the sauce with the remaining 1 Tbs of butter stirred inches.
• To serve: Divide the warm grits among 6 plates, and top each with a portion of shrimp and gravy.
• Garnish with freshly grated Asiago cheese and chopped parsley.

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry until browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Add the butter to the bacon grease. When the butter begins to sizzle, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over it. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until dark brown. Don't let it scorch - if it starts to, just reduce the heat.
• When the roux reaches dark brown, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the onions and bell pepper. Cook and stir for a couple of minutes, just until softened. Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a bowl, and toss with seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, and remaining flour. Pour into the pan, and stir constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for just a few minutes to thicken the broth. Don't cook much longer, or the shrimp will become tough. Sprinkle the chopped green onion over it, and remove from the heat. Serve over fresh hot grits, rice or biscuits. Crumble the bacon slices on top.