Shrimp And Grits-Louisiana Style

If you follow my other blog, Escapades....Then you know that ficticious charactor ,Olivia Bennett-Alexander

The Philadelphia Attorney who bares an uncanny resemblance to another ficticious Olivia... recently prepared this dish of Louisiana styled Shrimp and Grits for her Louisiana born husband, Private Investigator, Donnie Ray Alexander..

and others in their Duplex ...and it was a big hit..

(See ESCAPADES -"Taking The Bait" , December 14, 2016)

We thought we would share that recipe that Donnie Ray's sister, Nell taught her how to prepare when they were last in New Orleans...

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 dozen 16-20 shrimp grilled
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chopped Andouille Sausage
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups shrimp stock
• 1 cup. heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• Salt & black pepper to taste

GRITS INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups yellow corn grits
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 cups 1/4 water
• 1/2 tbs. Salt
• 4 tbs. Butter
• 1/4 lbs. of shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:
In stock pot; combine milk, water, and salt. Bring to boil over medium high heat. Add grits, bring it to low boil. Cover and cook 14 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese.
Arrange grits in middle of a shallow bowl. Arrange 6 shrimp tails side up around grits, add cream sauce around shrimp.
Makes 6 servings.

There it is...Enjoy...