LOBSTER AND GRITS WITH CHORIZO

Lobster and Grits with Chorizo image

Rich and decadent, this recipe raises the bar on shrimp and grits by substituting tender lobster and a mix of cheeses and chorizo.

Provided by Houstonchef

Time 1h2m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups old-fashioned grits
vegetable oil
6 ounces fresh pork chorizo (Mexican style)
¼ cup butter
1 small shallot, minced
1 large uncooked lobster tail, meat removed from shell and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 ounces shredded Gouda cheese
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring water, broth, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in grits. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed and grits are a thick consistency, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a 8x10-inch baking dish.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir, breaking into small pieces, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Heat 1/4 cup butter in a pot. Add shallot; cook and stir until shallot softens and butter is bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lobster and garlic. Cook just until lobster turns opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk shredded Gouda cheese and Cheddar cheese into the grits. Add chorizo, salt, and pepper. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with lobster, shallots, and pan drippings.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 1538.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g