[Sca-cooks] Recipe: Shrimp & Grits. OOP

[Michael Gunter]

>You don't happen to have a recipe, do you?  Otherwise, I can use my 
>imagination.
>
>Kiri

I got this from m'man Tyler Florence on FoodTV. It looked easy and
good and proved to be both. I'd forgotten the sausage.

Grits:
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup stone-ground white cornmeal
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Shrimp:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound spicy sausage, cut in chunks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 green onion, white and green part, chopped


To make the grits, place a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the
chicken stock and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. When the
grits begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer,
stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes,
until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and stir in the 
cream
and butter, season with salt and pepper.

To make the shrimp, place a deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the
olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the 
sausage
and cook, stirring, until there is a fair amount of fat in the pan and the 
sausage is
brown. Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a roux. 
Slowly
pour in the chicken stock and continue to stir to avoid lumps. Toss in the 
bay leaf.
When the liquid comes to a simmer, add the shrimp. Poach the shrimp in the 
stock
for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are firm and pink and the gravy is smooth and 
thick.
Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley and green onion. Spoon the 
grits
into a serving bowl. Add the shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.


Gunthar

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