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Allifunn
10-22-2007, 10:40 AM
Shrimp & Grits
The Grits:
Quick grits: for the amount of grits you want to make ( 3 cups grits to 9 cups water should be the right amount)... Just bring to boil (be careful not to let this boil over…milk will boil over!!!) 1/2 chicken broth & 1/2 milk (5 cups broth to 4 cups whole milk in this case) Add recommended amount of salt & some pepper.
add grits and turn to LOW...stir ALOT! Add ½ stick butter, 4 ozs. cream cheese, & 2 cups shredded SHARP cheddar cheese
Stir and cook on low for about 20 minutes. Cover & turn off heat.
Cook the shrimp……………..

*6 pieces bacon, cooked & chopped (save some of the grease in the pan.)
1 bunch chopped green onion
½ cup chopped green peppers
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped tomatoes
1 garlic head chopped
¼ cup white wine
1 - 2 lbs peeled & deveined shrimp…boil slightly …not cooked through, but a bit pink. Drain & let sit while you make the onion & pepper mixture.
Sautee chopped green onion, green peppers & regular onion in butter and some bacon grease (in the cooked bacon pan). Add the garlic & bacon.
Cook a while longer. Add the tomatoes and cook. Add the White wine and simmer to reduce the liquid. Add the shrimp. Turn off heat and mix well.
Add the shrimp to the grits, stir well and serve.

* If you can find tasso...use a little of this too...chopped & sauteed
I also use some chopped ham sometimes.
To make a souffle with this ...fold in about 4-5 whipped egg whites (stiff) and bake in a greased dish about 350 for 30 minutes...it will puff up so make sure you use a deep dish. This casserole will travel well and stays fluffy so the grits don't get hard.

Thank you, BB, for giving me the opportunity to cook in your lovely home and allowing me to feed my fellow SoWallers. You had a grayt idea! :clap:
We are a good team....:wub:

jdarg
10-22-2007, 10:42 AM
I was holding out for this one.:clap:

Ocean Lover
10-22-2007, 10:50 AM
Okay, confession time....the only grits I've ever had were from Cracker Barrel. :blush: Y'all were raving about shrimp and grits and I thought ..ummmm...doesn't sound that good. BUT this recipe looks Ah-mazing.:drool:

Dune-AHH
10-22-2007, 10:58 AM
Okay, confession time....the only grits I've ever had were from Cracker Barrel. :blush: Y'all were raving about shrimp and grits and I thought ..ummmm...doesn't sound that good. BUT this recipe looks Ah-mazing.:drool:

OL...take it from a gull who grew up in the Land of Oz (Ahhhh's) where grits are ....
NOT part of the culinary vernacular...
these shrimp grits of Alli's are AHHHH-some ...
and THEN-some! :drool:

Ocean Lover
10-22-2007, 11:25 AM
OL...take it from a gull who grew up in the Land of Oz (Ahhhh's) where grits are ....
NOT part of the culinary vernacular...
these shrimp grits of Alli's are AHHHH-some ...
and THEN-some! :drool:

MMmmm, ::::enter painfully longing- tongue wagging lip smacking smiley::::::biggrin:

seacrestkristi
10-22-2007, 11:33 AM
OMG :drool: Eating yougurt and toast is just not going to quite get it after reading this recipe! Copied and pasted to my docs with the others. Thanks, Alli. :wave: :wub:

Dune-AHH
10-22-2007, 01:01 PM
Alli...
how many does this recipe serve...as a main course?
also...for the brunch... you made the "non-souffle" version, right?

ItzKatzTime
10-22-2007, 01:02 PM
:clap: Allifunn....all I can say is YUMMY AND YOU ROCK!:clap:

Drool :drool::drool::drool: and more drool :drool::drool::drool:!!!!

seaside2
10-22-2007, 01:37 PM
Okay, confession time....the only grits I've ever had were from Cracker Barrel. :blush: Y'all were raving about shrimp and grits and I thought ..ummmm...doesn't sound that good. BUT this recipe looks Ah-mazing.:drool:

See, that's what you get for living in OHIO!!

jessifunn
10-22-2007, 03:33 PM
is this going to be on the menu at your new restaurant?

Paula
10-22-2007, 05:34 PM
:wub:Allifunn....

Hop
10-22-2007, 05:36 PM
my mouth is watering....

peapod1980
10-22-2007, 07:02 PM
Y'all, they are so good. I've had them for breakfast the last 2 summers, and Alli even made Mr. Pod a believer in grits with this recipe!

DD
10-22-2007, 07:27 PM
Y'all, they are so good. I've had them for breakfast the last 2 summers, and Alli even made Mr. Pod a believer in grits with this recipe!

She won me and Sunkist over too!!!:clap:

Allifunn
10-22-2007, 08:59 PM
Alli...
how many does this recipe serve...as a main course?
also...for the brunch... you made the "non-souffle" version, right?about 8 maybe? Not sure....:biggrin: yes...the non-souffle version

Y'all, they are so good. I've had them for breakfast the last 2 summers, and Alli even made Mr. Pod a believer in grits with this recipe!

She won me and Sunkist over too!!!:clap:
:blush::blush::blush: y'all humble me......:wub:

DD
10-22-2007, 10:10 PM
about 8 maybe? Not sure....:biggrin: yes...the non-souffle version




:blush::blush::blush: y'all humble me......:wub:

:wub::wave:

Beachbummett
10-22-2007, 11:15 PM
Thank you, BB, for giving me the opportunity to cook in your lovely home and allowing me to feed my fellow SoWallers. You had a grayt idea! :clap:
We are a good team....:wub:




Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah is all I read. I read recipes like I read science fiction......I get to the end and say "well, that's not going to happen."

I will just call you Chef Afunn!!!:wub::wub::wub: It was all fabulous!
Thanks for coming and helping break the new house in right, you all made it feel like a home. We do make a good team.......hmmmmm......... we could be on to something. The party planner and the chef!!!:clap::clap::clap:

DD
10-22-2007, 11:16 PM
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah is all I read. I read recipes like I read science fiction......I get to the end and say "well, that's not going to happen."

I will just call you Chef Afunn!!!:wub::wub::wub: It was all fabulous!
Thanks for coming and helping break the new house in right, you all made it feel like a home. We do make a good team.......hmmmmm......... we could be on to something. The party planner and the chef!!!:clap::clap::clap:


Ok...this is the best idea ever!:clap:

Mango
10-23-2007, 12:33 AM
Thanks for the recipe and my private stash of grits minus shrimp.
I will try this with some fish instead. Now you just need to tell me where to order the grits. Can't find them in Yankeeland. :lol:

cp
10-23-2007, 12:51 AM
order grits???????????they aren't right there by the oatmeal in the grocery store ????:floor:
I can't wait to try this Allifunn I bet your a great cook
thanks for sharing these great recipes.:wub:

ShallowsNole
10-23-2007, 03:36 PM
OMG this sounds good. Seriously! Perhaps Fuzz won't freak that the grits have milk in them. But it really sounds so good that maybe he won't care! :D

Allifunn
10-23-2007, 06:18 PM
Thanks for the recipe and my private stash of grits minus shrimp.
I will try this with some fish instead. Now you just need to tell me where to order the grits. Can't find them in Yankeeland. :lol:
I'll send you some if you would like?