Shrimp and grits (cheesy, stew, corn, cheese)

[PeteyC]

The most difficult part of this dish is perfecting the grits. Do not use instant grits! You have to cook your real grits slowly, with cream or half and half, keeping an eye on the consistency, stirring as the grits cook. Don't forget to add salt. You could add a nice cheese toward the end of cooking. The grits can remain warm while preparing shrimp. Cook bacon in a skillet, preferably cast iron, remove from pan to drain. Using bacon drippings, sauté minced garlic, onion and peppers, seasonings (to your prefence) for a few minutes, then add shrimp and cook for about 5-7 minutes until nicely pink on both sides. Plate your hot grits, top with shrimp then garnish with crumbled bacon. Fairly easy to prepare. Can be changed up to suit your taste.

[Mattie]

This is my favorite version:

Crook's Corner Shrimp and Grits Recipe | MyRecipes

It's time consuming, but worth it. And yes, no instant grits, ever!

[Dirt Grinder]

I've seen many failed attempts at "Shrimp and Grits," and they have always been because of the grits. You really have to make sure the grits are flavorful and have the proper texture; I can't stand gummy grits. So, I'd suggest you make a trial batch of grits to make sure you get the flavor and consistency you want.

[jambo101]

As grits are almost unheard of here in Montreal i asked a friend to bring me back some from the states. i should have been specific as she brought me back a box of=https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/d07...0&odnBg=FFFFFF

I'm assuming these wont work..

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by jambo101

As grits are almost unheard of here in Montreal i asked a friend to bring me back some from the states. i should have been specific as she brought me back a box of=https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/d07...0&odnBg=FFFFFF

I'm assuming these wont work..

Jambo, I won't eat grits -- just the sight of them makes me shiver -- but I think you should try some specialty markets. Call first instead of running around the city, though. If I were you, I'd start with Akhavan.

Wait, hang on. Dirt Grinder? Are these the kind of grits that he'd use? If so, they're at Walmart!!!!
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/bobs-re...polenta/879498

ETA: But it says that they're only available online, not in stores. We are clearly NOT the south! To which you could say "well, kiss mah grits!"

[Dirt Grinder]

You could always make polenta instead.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by DawnMTL

...Wait, hang on. Dirt Grinder? Are these the kind of grits that he'd use? If so, they're at Walmart!!!!...

Grits can be a bit complicated, as there are ground hominy grits and there are ground corn grits. Ground corn grits are the same as polenta, but ground hominy grits are made from nixtamalized corn, known as hominy. Here, in Dixie, most of us use hominy grits.

BTW - there are polenta recipes that use nixtamalized corn.

Is that confusing enough?

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

Grits can be a bit complicated, as there are ground hominy grits and there are ground corn grits. Ground corn grits are the same as polenta, but ground hominy grits are made from nixtamalized corn, known as hominy. Here, in Dixie, most of us use hominy grits.

BTW - there are polenta recipes that use nixtamalized corn.

Is that confusing enough?

Definitely confusing, especially because I run -- not walk -- away from grits.

You were right about the polenta idea. He should do that instead. (I won't eat polenta either.)

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by DawnMTL

Definitely confusing, especially because I run -- not walk -- away from grits...

I wasn't a fan of grits until I had a velvety version accented with parmesan and Cajun spices, served with some plump, grilled, marinated shrimp. Man, that was a dish to remember.

[weezycom]

polenta can be an acceptable substitute for grits for folks living in grits-deprived areas.