Three Cheese Grits And Crab Recipes

GRITS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the milk, water, and salt into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk mixture comes to a boil, gradually add the hominy while continually whisking. Once all of the hominy has been incorporated, decrease the heat to low and cover. Remove lid and whisk frequently, every 3 to 4 minutes, to prevent grits from sticking or forming lumps; make sure to get into corners of pot when whisking. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is creamy. Remove from the heat, add the pepper and butter, and whisk to combine. Once the butter is melted, gradually whisk in the cheese a little at a time until incorporated. Serve immediately.
• Cook's Note: To make it extra special, take either lobster, crab or chopped shrimp which has been pre-cooked and stir in at the end when adding cheese. Garnish with chopped chives.

SHRIMP AND CRAB GUMBO OVER CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat 1 T oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer sausages to a plate.
• Add remaining oil to drippings in pot to equal 1/4 C cup. Whisk in flour Cook over low heat, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes or until mixture is dark reddish-brown.
• Stir in onion, peppers, celery and garlic and saute over medium heat for 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in stock and next 9 ingredients . Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook grits according to package directions and and cheese. Cover and keep warm.
• Stir in sausage, shrimp, and crab sections and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are just done. Do not overcook. Remove bay leaves and serve gumbo over cheese grits. Season with hot sauce if desired.

THREE-CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Combine the water and grits in a stockpot.
• Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
• Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan with the spoon each time.
• While the grits are cooking, grate the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses.
• When the grits are done, stir in the cream cheese, grated cheeses, and salt.
• Stir until the cheese are melted; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve immediately.

LUMP CRAB GARLIC CHEESE GRITS

Steps:

• Grits:.
• Melt 2 Tbs unsalted butter in skillet.
• Add 6 cloves minced garlic and saute until garlic is barely soft-do not burn.
• In a heavy saucepan heat 4 cups water and 1/2 cup heavy cream but do not boil.
• Slowly add 1 cup grits and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stiring often for 15-20 minutes or until thick.
• Add 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese and sauteed garlic and stir until cheese melts.
• Season with salt, pepper, hot sauce.
• Crab Topping:.
• In a large saute pan, melt 1 stick unsalted butter over medium heat. Just as butter begins to sizzle, add 1 large leek cut in 1/4 inch slices.
• Add 1/2 cup coarsely copped green bell pepper and 1/2 cup coarsley chopped yellow bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add 1 large peeled, chopped tomato and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add 3/4 cup good white wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoons black pepper. Mix well and cover.
• When liquid is bubbling, gently add 1 Lb. crabmeat. Shake the pan rather than stirring to avoid breaking crab lumps. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until nixture is bubbling and crab is warm.
• Add 1 large handful of fresh basil leaves, cut into slices and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese.
• Cook for 1 minute and serve immediately over grits.