Creamy Shrimp & Grit Cakes

Ingredients

  • GRITS:
  • 1 C Stone Ground Grits
  • 3 C Water
  • 1/4 t Salt
  • 1 T Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 C Flour
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 1 Cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • SHRIMP & SAUSAGE:
  • 1 # Medium Shrimp Cleaned, Peeled & Devained
  • 1/2 # Andouille Saugage 1/4" Slices
  • 1 T EVOO x2
  • 1 T Butter
  • 2-3 Shallots Minced
  • 3-4 Slices Roased Red Peppers Diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • Dash Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 T Chili Powder
  • 1 Pint Heavy Cream
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
  • Fresh Parsley Chopped

Preparation

Step 1

GRITS:
Medium Sauce Pot High Heat, Boil Water, Slowly Add Mixture of Grits, Salt & Old Bay Seasoning, Stir to Mix & Keep from Sticking. Lower Heat, Cover Cook 5-7 Minutes Stirring. Remove from Heat when Thick, Allow to Cool.

When Cool, Add to Sprayed Sheet Pan or Muffin Pan About 3/4" Thick. Place in Freezer 1-2 Hours.

SHRIMP & SAUSAGE:
Large Skillet Medium Heat, Add EVOO-1 & Sausage. Cook 5-7 Minutes Until Brown. Remove & Set Aside, Keep Warm.

Large Skillet Medium Heat, Add EVOO-2 & Butter, Add Shallots, Roasted Red Peppers & Garlic. Cook 5-7 Minutes Until Soft. Add Shrimp, Stir, Cook About 5 Minutes Until Pink.

Add Red Pepper Flakes, Chili & S&P, Stir Constantly to Coat Shrimp.

Add Sausage & Cream, Reduce to Low Heat, DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL. When Thick Ready

GRITS:
BEFORE CREAM -- Remove Grits from Freezer & Cut Into 3" Squares or Muffins. Coat with Flour, Egg Wash & in Ziploc Bag of Panko, Place in Frying Pan High Heat with Oil. Cook Until Brown on All Sides & Crunchy.

Place 2 Grit Cakes on Dinner Plate & Spoon Creamy Mixture Over.

Garnish wih Parsley.