Make luscious, creamy shrimp and grits for two with this quick Cajun-inspired recipe. It's perfect for a romantic breakfast.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
677 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring water and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan and slowly mix in the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer grits until tender and smooth, about 20 minutes; stir often. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir tasso ham until crisp. Stir in onion and green bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Lightly stir the shrimp with the vegetables and olive oil just until pink, 30 to 45 seconds; remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
Step 3
Pour white wine into the skillet and stir, dissolving any browned bits of food in the bottom of the skillet; slowly add the cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Divide the grits onto 2 serving plates and line the edge of each plate with 10 shrimp. Pour cream sauce over grits and sprinkle each serving with chopped green onion tops.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced onion
6 tablespoons grits
20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped green onion, green parts only
