Shrimp and "Grits"
by rubicat
Cauliflower stands in for hominy grits in this rich, yummy southern food staple.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 head cauliflower ; (medium or large)
- 1 large shrimp ; cooked, tails removed
- 4 strips bacon ; chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms ; chopped
- 3 cloves garlic ; minced (or garlic powder, to taste)
- 1 tsp salt and pepper ; or to taste, (each)
- 4 oz cream cheese ; (Neufchatel works too)
- 4 tbsp butter ; (plus some for the pan)
- .5 cup light cream or half-and-half
- .5 cup shredded cheese ; (optional)
- 1 bunch kale, turnip or collard greens ; (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Sauteeing is done while the cauliflower steams, so make sure you have everything chopped in advance....
Boil or steam the cauliflower (approx. 10 min) until soft. Reserve water for greens, if desired.
While cauliflower boils/steams, heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Heat butter or oil and add mushrooms, bacon and garlic to skillet. Saute until soft, about 6-minutes. Lower heat to medium. Add shrimp, salt and pepper; saute until cooked through while you finish up the greens and cauliflower.
If adding greens, boil or steam greens in the same pot as the cauliflower (about 5-10 minutes, depending on how soft you like your greens)
Mash cauliflower to desired consistency (it's good to have a few chunks in the mix). Add 4 tbsp butter, cream cheese, and cream and stir over low heat until everything is incorporated. Add salt, pepper, and spices to taste; add cheese, if desired.
Add greens to shrimp mixture, if desired; spoon "grits" onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture. Serve with biscuits or cornbread to round out the meal.
NOTES
April 2014: shrimp and "grits" redux.
rubicat
Bacon and mushrooms add wonderful flavor to the shrimp in this Southern staple.
rubicat
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (353g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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| Calories: 507 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 395 (78%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 43.8g | 58 % | |
| Saturated Fat 22.8g | 114 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.8g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2.9g | ||
| Cholesterol 114.5mg | 35 % | |
| Sodium 1248.7mg | 43 % | |
| Potassium 973.8mg | 26 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.3g | 5 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 20 % | |
| Sugars, other 13.2g | ||
| Protein 14.6g | 21 % | |
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Calories per serving: 507
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