Well, actually it’s Garlic and Herb Shrimp and Polenta with a Pancetta and white wine reduction cream sauce. But, ya know, we’ll keep it simple. I believe God is gonna send me a husband through this dish. Watch! If you’re waiting on a ring or want something special from someone, make this for them! Thank me later. I know, I know, I’ve been on a shrimp kick lately. But, this recipe was requested and who doesn’t love shrimp? Watch me make this manna from heaven!
Shrimp And Grits
2016-06-22 15:54:31
Serves 4
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min
Grits
- 1 cup stone ground corn grits or polenta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon of each Basil, parsley, onion powder, and Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked cheddar or cheese of your choice
Shrimp Sauce
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Garlic & Herb Mrs. Dash
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- juice from half of one lemon
- fresh parsley
Grits
- Add liquids and spices to the saucepan
- Bring to a boil
- Whisk in grits for 1 mins
- Add butter
- Lower heat and cover
- Use cooking time on the grits package as a guide
- When they are finished, add in cheese
- Keep warm
Shrimp Sauce
- Oil pan
- Add in pancetta or bacon
- Then onion
- Saute until brown
- Lower heat and add minced garlic
- Pour in wine; simmer until it has reduced
- Add shrimp
- Cook shrimp until the blush
- Add butter
- Then cream and cheese
- Simmer on low until sauce thickens
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- Add lemon juice
- Sprinkle in parsley
- Serve over grits
- Enjoy!
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