{"id":14651,"date":"2015-02-15T20:58:22","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T03:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=14651"},"modified":"2015-04-14T20:59:43","modified_gmt":"2015-04-15T03:59:43","slug":"crooks-corner-shrimp-and-grits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=14651","title":{"rendered":"Crooks Corner Shrimp and Grits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"picqpmQqY\"<\/a>12 pieces bacon
\n2 lb. shrimp
\n4 c. mushrooms, sliced
\n2 garlic cloves, minced
\n2 c. scallions, chopped
\n8 tsp. lemon juice
\nTabasco sauce, to taste
\nSalt and pepper, to taste
\n4 T. parsley, chopped<\/p>\n

Dice bacon and fry until edges are browned. Add shrimp in an even layer in skillet. Cook until barely pink. Remove shrimp from pan \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they continue to cook while the grits are cooking and you do not want them to become over cooked and tough.] Add sliced mushrooms to skillet and saut\u00c3\u00a9 for 4 minutes. Add garlic, scallions, lemon juice, tabasco sauce, and salt. Cover, remove from heat, and set aside. Cook grits according to the Creamy Cheese Grits recipe below. Add shrimp back to pan with mushrooms and toss. Serve over grits.<\/p>\n

Creamy Cheese Grits:<\/p>\n

4 c. chicken broth
\n\u00c2\u00bd c. whipping cream
\n1 c. uncooked quick-cooking grits
\nPinch Nutmeg, optional
\n2 c. (8 oz.) Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded<\/p>\n

Combine chicken broth and cream in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and return to a boil. DO NOT add all at one time. Cover, reduce – heat, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes \u00e2\u20ac\u0153stirring along.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Stir in a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Add cheese. Cool a few minutes. If it gets too thick, add more chicken stock.
\nThe Original Crook’s Corner Shrimp and Grits<\/p>\n

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled
\n6 slices bacon
\nPeanut oil
\n2 cups sliced mushrooms
\n1 cup sliced scallions
\n1 large clove garlic
\n4 Tbsp. lemon juice
\nHot sauce
\nChopped fresh parsley
\nSalt and pepper
\n1 recipe cheese grits (see below)<\/p>\n

Wash the shrimp and pat dry. Dice the bacon and cook until crisp in a large skillet. Drain bacon and reserve. Add enough oil to the bacon fat to make a thin layer. When hot, add shrimp. Stir about and add mushrooms when the shrimp starts to color. Add scallions and the garlic through a press. Season to taste with lemon, hot sauce, parsley and salt and pepper. Divide the cheese grits among four warm plates. Spoon the shrimp and bacon over and serve immediately.<\/p>\n

For Cheese Grits<\/p>\n

4 cups water
\n1 cup Grits
\n1\/2 tsp. salt
\n4 Tbsp. butter
\n1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
\n1\/2 cup grated Parmesan
\nPinch of white pepper, cayenne and nutmeg<\/p>\n

Bring the water to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits. Reduce heat and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes — or until the grits are thick and tender. Stir in salt and butter. Stir the cheese and seasonings into the grits. Adjust to taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

12 pieces bacon 2 lb. shrimp 4 c. mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 c. scallions, chopped 8 tsp. lemon juice Tabasco sauce, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 4 T. parsley, chopped Dice bacon and fry until edges are browned. Add shrimp in an even layer in skillet. Cook until barely pink. Remove shrimp from pan \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they continue to cook while the grits are cooking and you do not want them to become over cooked and…<\/p>\n

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