W.& S. Shrimp & Grits

Name: W.& S. Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved; 1/3 lb white button mushrooms, sliced; 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 4 cups grits; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found this in a William Sonoma magazine and it looks so good. Said that this began as a fisherman's breakfast - but where ever it came from sounds great and while I haven't made it yet, wanted to save the recipe here so I can. As an update finally got around to trying this and must say if you like something out of the ordinary this is a breakfast to impress. For the grits, after they were made I added 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to it and allowed it to melt - yum! It's a little more work than every day fare but the taste is something DH and I really enjoyed - hope you do too."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 6 bowls
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved
¹⁄₃ lb white button mushrooms, sliced
¹⁄₃ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₃ cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
¹⁄₃ cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Tabasco sauce
4 cups grits
¹⁄₂ cup cheddar cheese, grated

directions

Prepare grits according to directions.
When done add cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
Pat shrimp dry and put in shallow bowl.
Season with salt and pepper and toss with flour to coat evenly.
In fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp of bacon fat.
Working in batches, brown shrimp until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to plate.
Return pan to medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs of bacon fat.
Add mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
Add shrimp and accumulated juices, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice and Tabasco.
Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque, 2-3 minutes.
Divide prepared grits into 6 bowls, top with shrimp mixture.
Serve at once and ENJOY.

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Reviews

This is a must try recipe! Let me start with grits and shrimp are both so / so foods in my opinion, but they came together in dish so well that I couldn't help but love both when prepared this way. DH said he had never had anything like this and I should give it ten stars. Thanks Bonnie for the wonderful recipe.
Debbwl

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Bonnie G #2

USA

<p>As of 6-14-2013 DH will be completing his tour in Trinidad, which has been a wonderful adventure; and returning home to Dayton, WA.  We'll miss all our friends and time there, but looking forward to enjoying home life on the ranch for awhile, while we see what the next adventure might bring.</p> 8726453"

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