SPICY SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE OVER GRITS

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Make and share this Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Sausage over Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Grains

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup green hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup whipping cream
5 cups water
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 cups corn grits or 2 cups polenta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the hot green pepper sauce, wine, shallots, lemon juice, and vinegar in a medium saucepan.
  • Boil mixture over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 15 minutes).
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of cream; set aside.
  • Bring 1/2 cup cream, 5 cups water, milk and butter to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Gradually whisk in the grits.
  • Simmer for about 1 hour or until the grits are very soft and thickened; stir frequently.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add sausage, peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until veggies are tender (about 8 minutes).
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes, cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning and saute until the shrimp are opaque in the center (about 6 minutes).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return hot-pepper cream mixture to a simmer.
  • Spoon grits onto 6 plates.
  • Spoon shrimp mixture over grits.
  • Drizzle hot-pepper cream sauce over and serve.

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