BOURBON SHRIMP OVER CAROLINA GRITS

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Make and share this Bourbon Shrimp over Carolina Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green pepper, julienne
1 red pepper, julienne
1 red onion, julienne
salt
pepper
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 1/4 cups rich brown demi-glace
2 cups quick grits
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 quart water
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a hot saute pan, put 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place shrimp and vegetables in pan, season with salt and pepper and saute until shrimp starts to stick and turn color; deglaze pan with bourbon.
  • When flame dies down, add demi-glace and finish cooking.
  • Pour over grits.
  • To mae grits, place butter, water, cream, salt and pepper in sauce pan; bring to slow boil.
  • Add grits.
  • Stir with whisk until it starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low and cook grits until done.
  • If they seem to be too thick, add water until right consistency.
  • When grits are done, add cheese and correct the seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.5, Fat 65.5, SaturatedFat 40.5, Cholesterol 309.1, Sodium 668.2, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4, Protein 34.7

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