COUSIN VINNIE CREOLE SHRIMP AND GRITS

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Being from up north every time I hear about grits, I cant help but crack up, it brings me back to the movie my cousin Vinny and the grits.So I set out to proof that grits could be made successfully by a Northerner. And it kicks A$$ in a New york minute. He gives food to every living creature because his mercy endures forever. ...

Provided by Elixa Beaumont

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 large frozen shrimp or fresh thaw out if frozen
12 oz andouille sausage sliced thin
1 medium spanish onion chopped
2 clove garlic chopped
1 small jalapeno peppers
1/4 c tomato paste
1 can(s) tomato sauce, spicy
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp tony chachere,s original creole seasoning
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
3 Tbsp oliveoil
1/4 c white wine
2 Tbsp sliced spanish olives

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, rinse, peel and de-vein shrimp.
  • 2. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. Do not let it smoke.
  • 3. Add onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add andouille sausage until slightly fried.
  • 5. Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, 1 tbsp cilantro, seasonings and tomato paste. Saute for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the grits according to instructions on the box (about 5 minutes).
  • 6. Add wine olives and saute on med-low heat for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and saute for another 5 minutes. Keep warm on low heat.
  • 7. Pour a 2-3 spoonfuls of grits onto a dinner plate. Top with shrimp/sausage mixture. Serve with a side of your favorite vegetable and enjoy!

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