Shrimp and Grits for the Displaced Southerner

Description

Shrimp and Grits – with the addition of smoked sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and Worcestershire sauce, this southern classic gets an update, taking it from a low country breakfast to fantastic dinner that’s easy to make.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (48 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups stone-ground corn grits
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced diagonally into 1/8 inch slices
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Optional)

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 6

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