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Stone Ground Grits with Shrimp and Sausage

Get down to the nitty gritty with this appetizing appetizer. You’ll fall in love with this dynamic dish from the dirty South.
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Course Hot Appetizer, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Seafood
Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings
Calories 2439.07 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 8 ounce(s) bulk sausage
  • 1 teaspoon(s) clarified butter
  • 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoon(s) chopped scallions
  • 1/2 floz Irish whiskey
  • 2 tablespoon(s) whole butter
  • 2 cup(s) cooked stone ground grits
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1/32 teaspoon(s) thyme
  • 1/32 teaspoon(s) oregano
  • 33/100 tablespoon(s) basil
  • 1 dash(es) pepper
  • 33/100 tablespoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 dash(es) white pepper

Instructions

 

  • Form flavored sausage into balls about the size of nickels.
  • Saute in a skillet with clarified butter until almost done.
  • Add shrimp and spice mix and continue to saute approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add scallions and toss, cooking about 1 minute.
  • Deglaze with whiskey and ignite.
  • After flames have subsided, add whole butter, stir and pour over hot grits.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 2439.07kcalCarbohydrates: 254.63gProtein: 91.7gFat: 99.8gSaturated Fat: 38.16gCholesterol: 503.2mgSodium: 3228.61mgFiber: 4.66gSugar: 2.99g

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