🍤 Rise and Dine with Helms College | Classic Shrimp & Grits Recipe | Morning Mix

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa is a nutritious grain alternative, while polenta is typically more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Start by preparing white cheddar grits, which have already been set up with cook time.

Sweat shallots and butter in a pan.

Add chicken stock and milk to the pan and bring to a boil.

Slowly whisk in the grits until they are set to the desired consistency.

Finish the grits with shredded white cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and more whole butter.

In a separate pan, melt some butter and add andouille sausage, cooking until it starts to crisp up.

Add onions, celery, and bell pepper to the pan with the sausage, known as the holy trinity in Louisiana cuisine.

Sauté the mixture until the vegetables sweat and start to caramelize, developing fond at the bottom of the pan.

Deglaze the pan with fresh chicken stock and add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.

Incorporate tomato jam into the mixture.

Once the sauce has thickened and reached the desired body, add the shrimp last to avoid overcooking them.

Serve the finished white cheddar grits topped with the shrimp and sauce.

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