Caribbean Creole Shrimp and Grits
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT20M
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes PT30M
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes PT50M
- Total Time: 50 Minutes
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: American
Cook grits according to package directions, when done set aside a keep warm, if grits get too thick while sitting just add more water and mix well.Saute on
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 small can Italian tomatoes, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 habanero chili, seeded and chopped, if you like it spicy leave in the seeds
- 1 can chicken broth
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbs cilantro, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup grits
- 2 1/2 cups water
- fresh chives for garnish
Directions:
- Cook grits according to package directions, when done set aside a keep warm, if grits get too thick while sitting just add more water and mix well.
- Saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add arrowroot or corn starch and saute for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and Habanero.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add stock, wine, thyme and oregano.
- Add the shrimp, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add garnish with cilantro or chives. Both if you like and serve spooned over grits.