Shrimp and grits with tasso ham
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the grits
  • 1 cup grits or coarse cornmeal
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup milk or cream
  • ¾ cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
For the shrimp
  • ½ cup chopped tasso ham, or thick cut bacon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup beer, such as Budweiser
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, plus more for eggs
  • 4 eggs
Instructions
  1. To make the grits, stir the grits and stock together in a pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheese and milk. Let cook on low until shrimp are ready to serve. Add a little more milk if they get too thick.
  2. For the shrimp, cook the tasso in a medium saute pan over medium heat until the fat is rendered. If the ham is really lean, add a little oil. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the shrimp. Pour in the beer and stock and cook until shrimp are opaque. Flip the shrimp after 2 minutes so they cook evenly. Add half the scallions. Swirl in the 2 tablespoons of butter to thicken the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  3. In a small non-stick pan, melt a little butter. Fry the eggs one at a time, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
  4. Just before serving, swirl the butter into the grits.
  5. To serve, scoop some grits into each of 4 plates. Top with some of the shrimp and sauce and a fried egg. Sprinkle with remaining scallions. Serve immediately.
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