Ingredients:
- for the shrimp
- 1 lb andoulille or spicy italian sausage, cut into chunks
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Directions:
- Grits:
- Place a 3 quart pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the milk and cream
- Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. When the grits begin to bubble, turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently (preferrably with wooden spoon)
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter (thin it out with a little extra cream)
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- For the shrimp:
- Place a deep skillet over medum heat and coat with the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes (until soft)
- Add the sausage and cook. Stire until there is a good amount of fat in the pan (sausage will be brown)
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create the roux
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock (keep stirring to avoid lumps)
- Toss in the bay leaves
- When the liquid comes to a simmer, add the shrimp.
- Poach the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, until they are firm and pink and the gravy is smooth and thick.
- Add cayenne, tabasco and lemon juice
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in parsley and green onions
- Spoon the grits into a serving bowl. Top with the shrimp mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 572.55 Kcal (2397 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 362.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 40.31g | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 120.62mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 316.39mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 465.35mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.84g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 10.83g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.15g | 21% | |
| Protein | 12.02g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 256.6mg | 26% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 141.13 Kcal (591 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 89.43 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.94g | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 29.73mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 77.99mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 114.71mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.31g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 2.67g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.27g | 21% | |
| Protein | 2.96g | 24% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 63.3mg | 26% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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