Cafe Lou Lou’s shrimp and grits

(from Lisalouisville’s recipe box)

Categories: Entrees

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups quick grits
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's or Texas Pete
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 20 20- to 25-count shrimp

Directions

  1. To make the grits: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water, the salt and 2 cups of cream to boil. Add grits, and let boil for 2 minutes. Cover, and turn down to low for 4 minutes. Take off the heat, and add 2 tablespoons butter and mozzarella cheese.

  2. To make the sauce: Melt the remaining 1/4-cup butter and mix with hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and thyme.

  3. To make the shrimp: Saute shrimp with sauce, and when simmering add remaining half- cup cream. Heat through, and pour over grits to serve.

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