Creamy Parmesan grits, shrimp with a warm chicken broth sauce with hot sauce and spinach.
Parmesan Grits:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Creamy Shrimp Sauce:
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups firmly packed fresh baby spinach
1. Prepare Parmesan Grits: Bring 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually whisk in grits. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in cheese and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Prepare Creamy Shrimp Sauce: Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and 1/8 tsp. salt. Cook in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add oil; heat 30 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in broth and next 5 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is slightly wilted. Serve immediately over grits.
Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 cup grits and about 1/3 cup sauce.
A southern favorite and a special treat from Southern Living 2011
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
This looks so yummy. I’d love to try this one out for the holiday season. Thanks for FiestaFriday.
ReplyDeleteI have eaten shrimp and grits for breakfast—my husband just DOESN'T GET IT. So yummy and comforting! Your version sounds delicious. #cookblogshare
ReplyDeleteI love shrimp and grits (especially the shrimp) - a good southern dish! I like that the sauce is not heavy with cream and the likes - even though I love that kind of sauce. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday what I would consider a "comfort dish".
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