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shrimp and grits

Servings: 4
Author: Marie

Ingredients

For the shrimp

  • 1 small onion , minced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 pound spicy sausage (Italian or Andouille)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 to 3 bay leaves
  • 1 pound shrimp , cleaned (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 lemon , juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 4 green onions chopped (plus more for garnish)

For the grits:

  • 1 cup grits (I used organic from Whole Foods)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the shrimp:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan with the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes
  • Crumble and add the sausage and continue heating until cooked
  • Add flour and stir to combine forming a roux
  • Stir in chicken broth slowly in small portions, waiting until sauce has thickened before adding more
  • Add bay leaves and shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice.
  • Stir in parsley and green onions
  • Serve over grits

For the grits

  • Combine broth and grits in a medium sized sauce pan
  • Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent lumps
  • Add parmesan cheese and serve immediately