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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.
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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