Simple New Year's Eve Shrimp and Grits with Asparagus Bundles

[hikerman]

We love shrimp with grits so it was decided that would be our NY Eve meal along with bacon wrapped asparagus bundles and of course too many appetizers. Had to save room for New Belgium's new seasonal "Accumulation", which is thumb's up!

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[sliding_billy]

Nice looking meal!

[CDN Smoker]

Looks good from here

[Pam Gould]

Ohhhhh..send recipe for shrimp and grits please. I have never made them, but I will.  Thanks.  Pam    ☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི

[mikecorn.1]

Looks great!


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[hikerman]

Ohhhhh..send recipe for shrimp and grits please. I have never made them, but I will.  Thanks.  Pam    ☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི

You got it Pammie! You're going to love this, it's made in a crockpot!

Crockpot Low Country Shrimp and Grits
   
     Ingredients

6 C chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 C quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 C red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs small shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 T butter
1 1/2 C shredded sharp cheddar (3 oz)
1 1/2 C shredded Monterey jack (3 oz)
2- 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

    Directions

1 Combine chicken broth, salt, and grits in the crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hrs.
2 Two hours before serving, saute the peppers, onions, garlic, and shrimp in 2 T butter until tender. Add this mixture to the     
   crockpot, along with the cheeses, tomatoes with chilis, and cayenne.
3 Continue to cook on HIGH an additional 2 hrs.
4  ENJOY!

[Smokin Don]

Now that's a great meal!!! I gotta try this; love shrimp and grits and the asparagus tops it off!!! Don

[Pam Gould]

Thanks bunches Hikerman..will definitely try this..soon as I go get some shrimps. Pam     ☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི

[muebe]

Great looking plate Gene!

My only criticism is that you should have each individual aspergrass spear should be wrapped in bacon!

[Ka Honu]

Possibly the best shrimp and grits recipe in existence, this one came from the (now closed) Reminisce Restaurant in Summerville, SC, and was included in a big article on shrimp & grits in the Charleston paper about 12-15 years ago.  The gravy takes it that extra step from excellent to awesome; I rarely make it any other way anymore (but I do use more shrimp than called for).

Blackened Shrimp with Cheesy Jalapeno Grits and Hearty Redeye Gravy

For the grits:
1.5 cups prepared (cooked and chilled) stone-ground grits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 tsp chopped jalapeno peppers

For the gravy:
1/8 cup diced bacon
1/8 cup diced ham (country ham if available)
1/8 cup chopped onion
1 tsp chopped cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
1/8 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup cold coffee
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and cracked pepper to taste

For the shrimp:
2 tbsp olive oil
6 large shrimp with tails
2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Grits - Mix cold grits and cheese with jalapeno peppers.  Portion into 6 small cakes and warm in 350-degree oven for 4 minutes or until cheese melts.

Gravy - Saute bacon & ham until light brown.  Add onions, cilantro, and tomatoes; saute until onions are caramelized to a light brown.  Add coffee and cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.  Cook until gravy reduces and thickens slightly.  Set aside.

Shrimp - Brush oil on shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning (both sides).  Grill or saute (approx 1.5 minutes per side).

To serve - Plate the warmed grits cakes on two dinner plates.  Place 3 shrimp in center of each plate and top with gravy.  Garnish with cilantro.

[Pappymn]

Great looking plate Gene!

My only criticism is that you should have each individual aspergrass spear should be wrapped in bacon!

x2

[ACW3]

One of my favorite meals when we head to the Charleston or Savannah areas.  Looks scrumptious!!!

Art

[Old Hickory]

The shrimp and grits look great,,,,,,, and thanks for the recipe from you and Ka Honu.  I will have to try this soon.

[HighOnSmoke]

The shrimp and grits look great,,,,,,, and thanks for the recipe from you and Ka Honu.  I will have to try this soon.

Exactly! Another bookmarked page for me!

[RAD]

Looks great