Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon course ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon pepper sauce
  • 2 ounces grated Cheddar
  • 1 1/2 pounds (21 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound diced andouille sausage
  • 2 teaspoons diced garlic
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 small chopped piquillo peppers
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup wine (Spanish rioja)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Sliced scallions

Method

  • Grits: Bring milk, salt, pepper, and butter to a boil.
  • Stir in grits, pepper flakes, and pepper sauce over low heat.
  • When consistency is ready, in about 45 to 50 minutes add cheese and stir.
  • Shrimp: Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the sausage and render for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and butter and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cayenne pepper, piquillo peppers, and pepper flakes.
  • Add half wine (drink what's leftover), and fresh herbs and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Plate grits in a shallow bowls with shrimp mixture over the top.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve.
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