Spicy Shrimp With Andouille Sausage On Grits

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup green hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 shallot chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 5 cups water
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter - (1/2 stick)
• 2 cups corn grits
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage sliced
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• 30 uncooked large shrimp peeled, deveined
• 4 plum tomatoes chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: Corn grits, also known as polenta, are available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 2 cups regular yellow cornmeal, and cook about 30 minutes. Smoked andouille sausage is a smoked pork-and-beef sausage available at specialty foods stores. Smoked bratwurst, kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage can be substituted.

Combine hot pepper sauce, wine, shallot, lemon juice and vinegar in heavy medium saucepan. Boil over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Bring 1/2 cup cream, 5 cups water, milk and butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Simmer until grits are very soft and thickened, stirring frequently, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, both bell peppers, onion and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add shrimp, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and Old Bay seasoning and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring hot pepper-cream sauce to simmer. Spoon grits onto 6 plates, dividing equally. Spoon shrimp mixture over grits. Drizzle hot pepper-cream sauce over and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

The creamy grits and spicy sauce create a nice contrast. Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to make the dish as hot as you like.