Name: Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup stone ground grits; 5 cups chicken stock; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 4 ounces diced pancetta; 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms; 1 shallot (sliced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup brandy; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 green onions (chopped for garnish); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste if necessary)

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Mix the shrimp with the baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat the chicken stock to boiling and add the grits.

Bring to a simmer, turn the heat down and simmer on low (covered) for 30-45 minutes.

Stir in the butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the parmesan cheese.

Adjust salt to taste and set aside, keeping warm.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the pancetta until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Add the shrimp and cook until pink throughout, about 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove and set aside.

Add the mushrooms and cook until they just start to release their liquid.

Add the garlic, thyme and shallot to the mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are soft and the garlic and shallot are very lightly browned.

Add the brandy and Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute.

Add the white wine and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Add the shrimp and pancetta back in and mix to combine.

Remove from heat and and serve over grits, garnished with green onions.

Cajun Shrimp and Grits

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