Shrimp Creole and Grits
Sweet and Savory Shrimp in a spicy creole sauce, on a bed of cheesy grits
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp Uncooked, Shelled, deveined, 16-20
- 1 ea Onion Peeled, Diced
- 1 rib Celery Diced
- 1 ea Bell Pepper Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp AP Flour
- 1/3 cup Dry white wine
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes with peppers You know the one
- 1 cup Chicken Stock Low Sodium
- 1 ea bay leaf
- Hot Sauce To taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, foam out the butter
- Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until veggies are lightly browned.
- Mix together the thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne, and flour in a small bowl
- Add Spice mix to veggies, stir and cook for ~ 2 minutes
- Deglaze with wine.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, bay leaves, and hot sauce
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves. Add shrimp and cook until pink, just 3-4 minutes.
- Taste, season, and balance flavor
- Serve over a bed of Grits. https://www.roguechef.com/?p=2739
Notes
Basic Creole Shrimp over basic cheese grits.
One can forgo the butter and replace it with bacon drippings, adding the crumbled bacon as a garnish.
You can also add sliced smoked sausage as an additional protein or a replacement for the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 1278mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 6mg
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