Crispy Shrimp & Grits with Crab Cream Sauce
🍤✨ Dive into this southern classic with a twist! Crispy shrimp on a bed of creamy, buttery grits, all smothered in a rich crab cream sauce. A flavorful and indulgent meal that’s perfect for any occasion! 🦀🍽️
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Grits:
1 cup stone-ground grits
4 cups water or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
For the Crab Cream Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup crab meat (fresh or canned)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup white wine
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
For the Shrimp:
In a bowl, soak the shrimp in buttermilk for about 10 minutes. 🦐
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 🧂
Dredge each shrimp in the cornmeal mixture, making sure they are well-coated.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. 🍤
For the Grits:
Bring the water (or broth) to a boil in a large pot. Add the grits and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until thickened. 🥣
Stir in the heavy cream, butter, and salt, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
For the Crab Cream Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. 🍷
Add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, crab meat, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and is creamy.
Adjust seasoning to taste and remove from heat.
To Assemble:
Spoon the creamy grits onto plates.
Top with crispy shrimp and drizzle with the crab cream sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color! 🌿
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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