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Uncle Pooh’s Shrimp, Sausage, And Grits
Uncle Pooh’s shrimp, andouille sausage and grits with peppers and a creamy sauce. Get the ingredient amounts and step-by-step cooking instructions.
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- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup white corn grit
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
- scallion, sliced, for serving
How to make Uncle Pooh’s Shrimp, Sausage, And Grits
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- 01
In a medium pot, stir together the milk and heavy cream over medium-high heat.
- 02
Bring to a boil.
- 03
Slowly whisk the grits into the pot. When mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- 04
Continue whisking the grits frequently for 15 Minutes until mixture thickened.
- 05
Remove the grits from the heat. Add the butter and cheddar cheese, and whisk to incorporate. Set aside.
- 06
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- 07
Add the onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2 Minutes until onions and peppers have softened.
- 08
Add the sausage. Cook until cooked through, about 5 Minutes .
- 09
Slowly add the chicken stock. Stir until well-incorporated.
- 10
Add the shrimp. Cook until pink in color, about 3 Minutes .
- 11
Add the cayenne, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add additional cayenne pepper, if desired.
- 12
Remove from the heat and spoon the sausage and shrimp mixture over the grits.
- 13
Sprinkle scallions on top, if desired.
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