Tyler Florence's Ultimate Shrimp & Grits

Tyler's Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients:

Grits:

2 cups chicken stock

1 cup quick cooking grits

1/2 cup heavy cream

1T butter

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

salt & pepper

Add chicken stock to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Slowly whisk in grits and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.  Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream, butter, cheddar cheese and salt & pepper

Shrimp

2 T olive oil

1 medium onion chopped

1 clove garlic chopped

2 T flour

2 cups chicken stock

1lb. shrimp peeled & deveined

1/2 lb. chorizo sausage (this is the secret ingredient!)

1 green onion chopped

Saute onion & garlic in olive oil until soft.

Add sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes.  Sprinkle with flour and stir to make a roux.  Pour in chicken stock, stir until smooth and let simmer for 10 minutes.  Add shrimp and poach for 2-3 minutes until bright pink. 

 Add grits to serving bowl, top with shrimp & chorizo mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot!

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