Shrimp and Grits

SHRIMP & CHEESE GRITS

This is a super simple dish. I made this on Friday, I was definitely craving it. This is my take on a Carolina classic.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1 pound of Shrimp (cleaned and de-veined)

1 teaspoon of cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon of vinegar (white)

1/4 cup of chopped parsley

1/4 cup of chopped scallions

The juice of two lemons

6 strips of bacon (chopped small)

1 teaspoon of sugar

6 cloves of garlic (chopped very fine)

Salt And Pepper to Taste

GRITS 

1 cup of grits

2 cups of water

4 oz butter

2 cups of whole milk

Half a bar of Velveeta

Salt and Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

To cook grits, follow the directions on packaging (replacing 2 cups of water with milk). Add butter to the liquid before adding grits. Once grits are almost done, add cheese, salt and pepper.

SHRIMP

In a medium sized skillet, Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and keep reserved bacon fat. Add garlic and saute'.  Mix cornstarch in water to make a slurry. Pour slurry into reserved bacon fat. Simmer until slightly thickened. Return bacon to skillet, add in lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper. Add in shrimp. Cook until pink. Lastly add in parsley and scallions. Cook on medium hear for 10 minutes.

SUPER SIMPLE!

I hope you guys like my take on this southern staple. Let me know what you think. You can add other spices and omit some, but this is just the perfect mixture for me,

Ham and Veggie Fried Rice

Ham & Veggie Fried Rice

Happy Wednesday Foodies!!

I hope this week has been kind thus far. 

On Fridays, I like simple quick meals but I want them to be GOOD! This is the time that me and hubby really have time to catch up on our weekly shows together. I like to have a delicious meal to accompany that quality time.

He actually made the suggestion to make this all inclusive meal (veggies, carbs, meat). I have made it before but he ALSO made the suggestion to add broccoli, which I was adverse to in the beginning but glad I ended up taking his suggestion. 

What You'll Need:

1 ham steak (diced in cubes)
3 carrots (diced in small cubes)
3 celery stalks (diced finely)
1 cup of scallion (chopped finely)
2 cups of cooked white rice
2 tblspns EVOO
1 head of broccoli (chopped into small florets)
6 cloves garlic (chopped fine)



FOR SAUCE 
1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1 tspn dry mustard
1 tspn ginger
2 tbspns honey
1 tblspn of brown sugar
pinch of red pepper flake 
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

First, mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large wok or skillet, heat up oil until sizzling (over high heat). Add garlic and cook until browned (do not burn) Add carrots and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add in ham chunks and cook until ham is browned. Strain any excess liquid. Next, add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes or until broccoli turns a bright green (make sure there is still some crunch to the broccoli). Add the cooked rice to your wok and stir until everything is well incorporated (switch your heat to medium).
Pour sauce (that we put to the side earlier) over the entire mixture and mix well.

Side Note: Sauce should only coat the rice mixture. There should not be an excess of liquid in this dish

Lastly, throw in scallions, season with additional salt and pepper (to your liking) and cook on medium for an extra 10 minutes. Place a lid over and let it sit and steam (on a cooled burner) for 10 minutes.

Serve Hot

This recipe is so simple, you can make it anytime. You can also add whatever vegetables and meat you like. It's good with almost anything in it.

I hope you find this recipe usual. If you should try it, leave me a comment below.

Until Next Post,

Much Love and Best Dishes.