Shrimp-n-Grits Casserole

We love to visit our friends in Pensacola, and when we go we always eat at The Fish House.  Chris' favorite on the brunch menu is the Grits a yaya.  This is a travel friendly version that's good for potlucks.  This recipe is adapted from the Taste of the South's magazine.

3 Cups Water
3 1/2 Cups half and half
2 Cups quick cooking grits
1 6oz pkg shredded parmesan
1 Lg egg, lightly beaten
1 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp ground red pepper
1 Cup chicken broth
2 Cups heavy whipping cream
2 lbs Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 Tsp Creole Seasoning

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick spray
In a large sauce pan, bring water and half and half to a boil over medium high heat.  Add grits, reduce heat and simmer until thick (5-7 minutes).  Stir in cheese, egg, salt and red pepper.  Spoon mixture into baking dish, spread evenly and bake until set.  About 30 minutes.
While the grits are baking, cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy.  Drain bacon on paper towels, reserve 2 Tbsp of bacon grease, crumble bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium high heat reheat the reserved bacon grease, add bell pepper and onion cook for 3 minutes.  Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stir constantly.  Add broth and cream and stir until combined.  Cook until thick, about 5 minutes.  Add shrimp and cook, shrimp will be done when they are firm and pink (3-5 minutes).  Add creole seasoning and stir to combine.  Spoon shrimp mixture over grits sprinkle with bacon and serve.


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