MOROCCAN SHRIMP AND GRITS

MOROCCAN SHRIMP AND GRITS image

Yield Makes 2 generous dinner portions

Number Of Ingredients 24

Shrimp:
1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and devained
1 Lime
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ preserved lemon (found in specialty food stores), julienned
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup shrimp or vegetable broth
Spice Mixture:
1½ T cumin
2 t coriander
1½ T paprika
1 t crushed red pepper
½ t turmeric
½ t cinnamon
Grits:
1 cup quick grits
5 cups water
2 T Butter
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Steps:

Toss shrimp with spice mixture. Sprinkle with juice of entire lime and set aside. Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until soft - about 5 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, boil water and add grits. Turn heat to medium-low and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy. While grits are cooking, add shrimp mixture to onion and pepper mixture. Cook on medium heat until pink. Add wine, broth, cilantro and preserved lemons and cook 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are done. Add butter, cheese, salt and pepper to grits. Stir well, and plate in shallow bowls. Ladle shrimp over grits and serve.