GUMP'S SHRIMP & GRITS
As Forrest Gump would say, shrimp and grits go together like peas and carrots in this appetizer. You'll love the rich sauce, the hint of heat and the refreshing citrus flavor. -Gene Peters, Edwardsville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheese; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until melted. Set aside and keep warm., Place the butter, oil, garlic, oregano, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne and remaining Creole seasoning in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Squeeze juice from lemon into dish; add lemon quarters. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until hot. Add shrimp; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the mushrooms, bacon, shallot and remaining cayenne over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is evaporated. Reduce heat; stir in spinach and cream., Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Spoon grits onto serving dishes; top each with sauce mixture and a shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Bao Thao
[email protected]I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to cook the shrimp.
Bibek Gurung
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Mr Sojib
[email protected]I've never made shrimp and grits before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
labraberting
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a hit!
WISAL AFRIDI
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of grits, but I'm so glad I did. The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Rose Williams
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh shrimp. It makes all the difference in the flavor of the dish.
Ifrad Hossain
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Noman Amir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and grits are always cooked perfectly.
David Ramirez
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were incredible!
MD. Musfiq
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were succulent and the grits were cooked to perfection.
Gustavo Carreño
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of shrimp and grits.
Mustafa Gujjar
[email protected]Wow! This dish was absolutely delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.