Creole Shrimp & Grits
Absolutely delicious. You'll want to lick the bowl. I promise.
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. peeled deveined shrimp
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup white cooking wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- Sliced green onions, as garnish
- Crushed red pepper, as optional garnish
- Quick cooking grits, as side dish
- Salad, as side dish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and saute the shrimp for 1 minute. Stir in the halved tomatoes, white cooking wine, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning and bring to bubbling. Stir in the heavy cream, until thin sauce forms. Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to allow flavors to mingle. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the grits (or polenta), as directed.
- Spoon the grits into serving bowls and top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and crushed red pepper or more Cajun seasoning.
- Serve Creole Shrimp with Polenta and side salad.