Caribbean Creole Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil | ||
1 large onion, chopped | ||
1 medium bell pepper, chopped | ||
1 tsp cornstarch | ||
1 small can Italian tomatoes, chopped | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
1 habanero chili, seeded and chopped, if you like it spicy leave in the seeds | ||
1 can chicken broth | ||
3/4 cup white wine | ||
1 tsp thyme | ||
1 tsp oregano | ||
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined | ||
1 tbs cilantro, chopped | ||
4 cloves garlic, chopped | ||
1 cup grits | ||
2 1/2 cups water | ||
fresh chives for garnish |
This is a Caribbean version of the Southern classic Shrimp and grits.It contains onions, peppers,tomatoes,chilies and is spiced with thyme, white wine, oregano,cilantro and garlic. The sauce is absolutely wonderful.
- Cook grits according to package directions, when done set aside a keep warm, if grits get too thick while sitting just add more water and mix well.
- Saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add arrowroot or corn starch and saute for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and Habanero.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add stock, wine, thyme and oregano.
- Add the shrimp, reduce heat heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add garnish with cilantro or chives. Both if you like and serve spooned over grits.
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