Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup uncooked grits; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced tasso ham; 2 tablespoons diced leeks; 2 tablespoons diced onion; 2 tablespoons diced green bell peppers; 20 shrimp, medium to large, peeled and deveined, with tails on; 1 to 2 tablespoons white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper; Green onion tops, chopped

December 14, 2011

The shrimp and grits station at our wedding was by far the most appreciated by the guests. The grits were ladled into martini glasses and smothered with succulent wild Georgia shrimp in sauce. Our family and friends lapped up glass after glass!

Cooks' Note

Tasso, a Cajun ham, is often hard to find outside of Louisiana, but it’s available at some specialty gourmet shops or by mail order. If not, you can substitute salt pork, pancetta, or prosciutto, but you will have to beef up your seasonings, as tasso is very flavorful.

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