Ингридиенты
1 lb large unshelled shrimp (prawns)
1 bunch green onions
2 tbs bulk chorizo sausage (Mexican sausage)
8 oz baby portabella mushrooms
4 slices smoked apple wood bacon
1/8 green bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs Cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp black ground pepper
3 garlic cloves
4 tbs olive oil
Grits -
1 cup hominy grits (if available) or corn grits, not quick-cook variety
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
2 tbs butter
3/4 tsp salt
Описание
Preparation-
Green onions - Wash, discard brown wilted stalks and chop.
Cilantro & Parsley - Wash & chop.
Mushrooms - Wipe with a damp cloth and slice.
Green bell pepper - Wash and chop.
Cheddar cheese - Shred and set aside.
Garlic - Peel, discard skin and chop.
Lemon juice - Freshly squeeze lemon juice (1 tbs) and set aside.
Shrimp - Shell, de-vein and butterfly the shrimp - cutting through the back but not all the way through.
Bacon - In a cast iron or heavy bottomed pan, heat pan and fry the bacon till brown. Crumble once cool and crisp.
Cooking method -
Heat a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat - preferably cast iron. Add olive oil and heat for about a minute.
Add garlic. Stir for a few seconds. As soon as the garlic shows signs of browning, add the green onions & bell pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the chorizo and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and saute for 4-5 minutes till the mushrooms are limp.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp and saute vigorously for approx 5-6 minutes until the shrimp turn a pinkish opaque.
Add the bacon, cilantro, salt, pepper & lemon juice . Mix well.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
To plate, place the hot grits at the bottom of the plate and top with the sauteed shrimp.
Enjoy!