Heavenly Shrimp Parmesan Grits Recipes

LOLA SHRIMP AND PARMESAN POLENTA GRITS WITH TOMATO BASIL CONCASSE

Steps:

• For the shrimp sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and turkey bacon for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, clam juice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and sugar. Simmer for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, pepper and the smoked paprika. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat and saute the shrimp for 1 minute. Transfer the shrimp to the tomato sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
• For the polenta: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the polenta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, butter and lemon zest. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• To serve: Divide the polenta between shallow serving bowls and top each with some shrimp and sauce. Garnish with the turkey bacon and parsley.

HEAVENLY SHRIMP & PARMESAN GRITS

Steps:

• Parmesan Grits:.
• Bring milk and broth to a boil.
• (WATCH THIS VERY CAREFULLY BECAUSE THE MILK WILL OVERFLOW IF IT GETS TOO HOT).
• Add grits and cook according to package directions.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and the Tabasco.
• (If you prefer firmer grits: Add to the above 1 cup milk, and 2 large beaten eggs; then bake for at 350 for 30 minutes).
• Shrimp:.
• Heat large skillet until very hot, add olive oil.
• When oil is thoroughly heated, toss in shrimp to cover bottom of pan.
• Before stirring, season with salt and pepper (this will season shrimp in particular, but the rest of the dish as well).
• Stir until shrimp begin to turn pink all over (let pan return original hot temperature).
• Stir in minced garlic and mushrooms.
• Add lemon juice and wine, stir for 30 seconds or until everything is well coated.
• Toss in sliced scallions and stir for about 20 seconds.
• Serve over grits!

~ SHRIMP & PARMESAN GRITS ~

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 3/4 cup chicken broth to a boil, whisk in grits and reduce heat to simmer. Cook and stir grits for 10 minutes or until thicken and creamy. If need to, add more broth to finish cooking. Remove from burner, add salt, pepper and stir in cheese and butter - until melted. Cover and keep warm, while preparing shrimp.
• 2. Add one tablespoon oil to a medium skillet, over medium heat. Cook bacon until crisp, or if using Canadian bacon, just brown. Remove from skillet. Over medium high heat, add seasoned shrimp to skillet and cook, until bright pink - about 2 minutes, turning once. Remove from heat and reduce heat. Stir in garlic, green onion, stirring so not to burn, once tender and golden, increase heat and add broth and reduce by half. Stir in butter, parsley, lemon juice and hot sauce. Return shrimp to sauce and cook just one minute longer.
• 3. Divide grits into serving dishes and equally divide shrimp and sauce over top. Enjoy!

SAUTEED SHRIMP ON PARMESAN GRITS WITH REDEYE GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté until brown, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, pepper, onion and thyme; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil. Mix Madeira and cornstarch in small bowl. Add to sauce and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Add gravy; bring to simmer. Add 1 tablespoon butter; stir until melted.
• Divide grits among plates. Spoon shrimp and gravy over. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.