We're all feeling the stresses of being cooped up in our houses during the COVID-19 quarantine. We're also bummed that you can't access your happy place at this time. Therefore, to help spread a little quarantine cheer we've teamed up with Scratch Kitchen and Catering OBX to bring you a taste of the Outer Banks with this Outer Banks Shrimp and Grits cooking video. Enjoy, and stay safe!
OBX Shrimp And Grits With Scratch Kitchen And Catering
Scratch Kitchen & Catering
White Cheddar & Chive Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients:
Sautee
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1lb peeled and deveined 26/30 (large or extra large) shrimp
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1lb cut smoked andouille sausage (quartered)
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1 medium diced green pepper
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1 medium red onion (julienned)
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1 vine ripe tomato (chopped)
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3 cloves chopped garlic
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1 cup white wine
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1 bunch chives
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Olive oil
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Hot sauce
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¼ stick of butter
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Blackening spice (optional)
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Hot sauce of your choice
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Spring onion for garnish
Grits
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1 cup Quaker Quick Grits
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3 cups Water
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1 cup milk
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¼ stick of butter
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1 bunch chives
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1 lb block white cheddar cheese
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water, 1 cup milk, ¼ stick of butter, and salt & pepper to a boil. When at a rapid boil, stir in 1 cup grits and whisk vigorously until cooked (about 4 minutes). Fold in cheese & chives and set aside to cool (about 20 minutes).
In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add olive oil to coat the bottom. Add onions, green peppers, tomatoes, & garlic. Sautee for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and sausage, sautee 2 more minutes. Season with salt & pepper, blackening spice and a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce. Deglaze the pan with white wine and let reduce for 2 minutes. Add ¼ stick of butter and squeeze of lemon.
You are now ready to plate! Garnish with additional chives and spring onions.
