Holiday Series- Shrimp & Andouille Sausage with Grits (Polenta) for Brunch

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Dec. 20, 2012

Perfect holiday brunch to help you and your family kickstart the celebrations.

Ingredients

For the shrimp & sausage
Extra virgin olive oil 5 Tablespoon
Andouille sausage 1 Pound ((sliced inch thick))
Green bell pepper 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , dice
Onion 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , dice
Celery 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , dice
Bay leaf stalk 1 Small
Garlic 2 Clove (10 gm) , mince
Low sodium chicken stock 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Shrimp 1 Pound , devein
Heavy cream 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Kosher salt To Taste
Black pepper To Taste
Seasoning mix 2 Teaspoon
Roma tomato 1 Small , dice ((deseeded))
Fresh parsley 1 Tablespoon , chop
For the yellow corn grits
Grits 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Milk 1 1/4 Cup (20 tbs) ((Whole or Low Fat))
Water 1 1/4 Cup (20 tbs)
Butter 1 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING

1. Slice the andouille sausage; preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and allow it heat up for about a minute.

2. Add the sliced sausages into the pan and brown them for about 8 to 10 minutes. Once browned, pour them into a bowl and set aside.

3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the bell pepper, onions, celery and the bay leaf.

4. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Next, add the garlic, stir and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Add the browned sausages back into the skillet and stir to combine for 1 or 2 minutes. Next, add the low sodium chicken stock and stir. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer.

6. To prepare the grits, bring the milk and water to a low simmer in a medium size sauce pot over low to medium-low heat. Do not cover the pot.

7. Vigorously whisk the grits into the simmering milk and water mixture so as to avoid lumps.

8. Let it simmer on medium-low giving it a stir every 5 minutes or so. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the grits and stir.

9. Add a tablespoon of butter and salt and season as per taste.

10. Season the shrimp with Grand Diamond All Purpose Seasoning, add them to the sausage mixture and stir.

11. Keep the heat low and continue to cook just until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes or so.

12. Next, pour in the heavy cream; sprinkle some pepper, chopped tomatoes and chopped parsley, stir. Taste to adjust the seasoning. Turn off the heat.

13. Once the grits are done, pour the desired amount of grits into a shallow bowl. Ladle the shrimp, sausage and sauce over the grits.

SERVING

14. Serve the shrimp and andouille sausage with grits hot.

NOTE

Just in case thinner grits are desired, you may combine ½ cup of water and ½ cup of milk in another small sauce pot over low heat in order to whisk in the desired amount of liquid into the grits.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Bit Difficult
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 919Calories from Fat 519

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 58 g89.2%

Saturated Fat 18 g90%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1024 mg42.67%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 52 g104%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet