Shrimp & Grits
- 6 servings of grits
- 2lbs medium to large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- Soak shrimp in lemon juice before cooking
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package - thinly sliced bacon
- 1 small onion - diced
- 1 clove garlic - thinly sliced
- 2 portabello caps - sliced into shrimp-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Medium container heavy cream
Directions
- Cook bacon on large iron skillet
- Cook grits according to package directions; set aside and keep warm.
- Set bacon aside and pour out (most) of the bacon grease - in remaining grease,
- Saute until onions are translucent - set aside
- Saute portobello until tender and set aside
- Heat Oil and Add shrimp (with lemon juice) and saute for 30 to 45 seconds, or until pink and set aside
- Deglaze the pan with white wine.
- Slowly add the cream and let reduce until reduced and thickened.
- Add onions, garlic, portobello and chopped bacon back to reduced cream
- Heat back up, then turn off heat
- Scoop grits into bowl, cover with shrimp and spoon sauce onto top