Prev Article. I appreciate it and I appreciate hearing you are enjoying my recipes! Add extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. I loved the andouille idea. 51.5 g Glad you and he enjoyed! Start with the Holy Trinity. :). Stir occasionally so as not to stick. I may try this again as a gluten free dish with a different flour. this seriously looks like the best way to celebrate mardi gras… holy yum. Add the shrimp and sear until opaque. So glad you enjoyed and that I have your stamp of approval. Meanwhile, bring milk, 2 1/2 cups water, and salt to boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in 2 cups shrimp broth, tomato paste, and next 4 ingredients. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet. Hi, Connie, Thanks so very much! To make the grits, add 500ml/18fl oz water, the milk and sea salt flakes to a saucepan. My fiance does not like grits at all, but will eat the oat bran cereal that you find in the same aisle. This New Orleans-inspired dish is one I’ve been making for clients for as long as I’ve been a personal chef and this recipe never fails to please! Privacy Policy & Disclosure. HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP AND GRITS. With the “Holy Trinity,” you want to keep the ratio approximately the same as a mirepoix: 2 parts onion, 1 part celery and 1 part green bell pepper. Add shrimp and cook 10 minutes, stirring in 1/4 to 1/2 cup remaining shrimp broth to reach desired consistency. Your email address will not be published. I was thinking one thing and wrote another! Can’t wait to make it again. Visiting New Orleans was something I had always wanted to do and my hubby made it happen. Thanks!! so delicious and full of flavor! Hope you enjoy! Stir over medium heat until thickened. Hi, Tania, I can’t even begin to express how much your comment means to me. Hi, Jamar, Thank you SO VERY MUCH! (Emphasis on good! ) A traditional Southern dish, this Creole Shrimp and Grits is served in a well seasoned and lightly spiced sauce with tomatoes and corn poured over cheesy grits. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Every recipe of yours I have tried has been magnificent! creole seasoning 1 tsp. Meanwhile, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. The nutritional information above is computer-generated and only an estimate. It was great! Pour shrimp broth through a colander over a large bowl, pressing shells with back of a spoon; discard shells. Stir in the tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce and cook for a further 15 minutes. For lent, we usually have pasta with seafood (shrimp or scallops or both) for the grown ups and the kids will east theirs with butter and Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to low and add the sliced sausage. After eating and realizing that I was successful at my first attempt at shrimp and grits, I declared to my Chief Culinary Consultant that I could, in fact, be a Southern belle. It does pack some heat, so we cut the cayenne and hot sauce a little bit. Gradually stir in grits. Menu tips, recipe ideas, prep timelines, and more! They have somewhat of the same texture, so do you think I could substitute the oat bran for the grits, or would it just not mesh well together?