Shrimp and grits (onion, peppers, pan, city)

[Mattie]

I almost ready to give up on the idea...but, I can't help thinking there must be a way. I may stop into a place like Waffle House or Cracker Barrel, where they serve breakfast, with grits, all day long. Maybe one of the chefs will spill the beans!

[le roi]

Originally Posted by Mattie

I have a recipe for shrimp and grits that I want to make for a holiday party. How can I keep them from firming up over a period of a couple of hours? These are stone ground grits, if that makes a difference. Should I cook them on the stove top and then put into a crock pot?

I don't think there is a sure-fire way. I know that you want to keep it hot. Caterers use bunsen burners with shallow trays, and keep the grits covered. I suspect that they add some extra water as well, but I am not positive.

The crock pot may work, but I would test it beforehand.

Adding heavy cream to the grits will give you a different, more pleasant texture once they do firm up.

Your recipe is very unorthodox, I have never seen shrimp and grits done that way. It sounds good , though.

[tilli]

I almost ready to give up on the idea...but, I can't help thinking there must be a way. I may stop into a place like Waffle House or Cracker Barrel, where they serve breakfast, with grits, all day long. Maybe one of the chefs will spill the beans!

The grits at Cracker Barrel are very hit or miss. Every once in a while you get the sweet spot and the grits are perfect, but they are usually too runny or too lumpy. They are difficult to keep at the right consistency - in this way grits are sort of similar to risotto.

[sundrop]

cooking grits with half water, half chicken broth will help. That is the way it is done in the low-country of SC.
But no matter what you do, those grits will not be able to sit for very long at all.

Good luck!

[Katsmeeyow]

Here is a link to Paula Deen's recipe for shrimp and grits! I love the way she says she sometimes serves them - in a martini glass! Shrimp and Grits — Paula Deen's Recipes, Home Cooking and Cooking Tips

[le roi]

Paula Deen's recipe cuts corners, but I suppose it is easier than traditional breakfast shrimp.

[Katsmeeyow]

Well ok then.

[le roi]

Adluh Grits Cookoff: Winning recipes - The Buzz - TheState.com

Here's some good, interesting grits recipes, from Adluh's annual grits cookoff. I want to try that guy's version of quail & grits.

[Mattie]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Here is a link to Paula Deen's recipe for shrimp and grits! I love the way she says she sometimes serves them - in a martini glass! Shrimp and Grits — Paula Deen's Recipes, Home Cooking and Cooking Tips

I need cheese in my grits!

[jambo101]

My wife is having a few of her friends over this weekend and one of the items she wants me to make is Shrimp and grits,as i've never made this dish before i'd like some tips and tricks on how its done right.

Thanks