Beer Poached Shrimp & Pumpkin Grits
We love shrimp and grits around here and this recipe with a hint of fall gets big thumbs up! The subtle addition of pumpkin in the grits makes them extra creamy and poaching the shrimp in pumpkin ale adds another layer of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Quick Grits
- 1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Large Vidalia Onion, Sliced Thin
- 24 Ounces Pumpkin Ale
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
- 4 Slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese, More If Desired
- Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
- 1/4 Cup Diced Green Onions
Directions
Cook grits according to package directions. When finished cooking, whisk in pumpkin, heavy cream, and salt. Turn heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onions and cook until softened. Add 2 ounces beer to onions and steam until beer is absorbed. Remove from heat. In large saucepan, add remaining beer and bring to slow simmer over medium heat. Add shrimp, stirring occasionally, and poach until pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp immediately from poaching liquid and transfer to bowl. Add bacon, onions, cheese and pepper to grits, stir to combine. Reheat to warm through. Divide grits between 2 bowls. Top each with half the shrimp and garnish with green onions and additional cheese, if desired.
Main Products
Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream
Lowes Foods Olive Oil Pure
Lowes Foods Iodized Salt & Pepper Shakers
Sweet Yellow Onion (Avg. 0.5lb)
Lowes Foods 21/25 Raw Tail-On Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp
Smokehouse Regular Sliced Bacon
Lowes Foods Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Green Onion