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Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 cups of low-sodium chicken stock; 1 cup (6 oz) of coarse-ground white grits; 5 Tbsp of unsalted butter, divided (2 Tbsp cold and 3 Tbsp melted); 0 of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1.5 lb of shelled and deveined extra-jumbo (16/20) shrimp, tail-on; 0 of The zest and juice of 1 large lemon, about 6 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp zest and 1/4 cup juice); 1 Tbsp of Louisiana hot sauce, plus additional for serving; 3 cloves of garlic (9g), minced; 1 tsp of sweet paprika; 3 oz of extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup); 0.25 cup of heavy cream; 2 of scallions (white and green parts, about 3/4 oz), thinly sliced (a scant 1/2 cup)

Susan Vu

September 8, 2023

Perfectly creamy grits usually require a watchful eye and lots of stirring, but not these virtually no-stir grits. Coarse-ground grits get combined with chicken stock and butter, then steamed to perfection in the Anova Precision Oven. After they come out of the oven, cheddar cheese and heavy cream are stirred in to make the grits extra decadent. For the shrimp part of this Southern classic, extra-jumbo shrimp get coated in a garlic and lemon-laced spicy butter sauce, then folded up into foil packets and steamed alongside the grits. The dual cooking of both the shrimp and creamy grits means you can have dinner on the table in less than an hour. If coarse-ground grits prove hard to find, you can also use coarse ground yellow corn polenta as a substitute.

Serves

Prep Time

00:15

Cook Time

00:40

Ingredients

3 cups

low-sodium chicken stock

1 cup (6 oz)

coarse-ground white grits

5 Tbsp

unsalted butter, divided (2 Tbsp cold and 3 Tbsp melted)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1.5 lb

shelled and deveined extra-jumbo (16/20) shrimp, tail-on

The zest and juice of 1 large lemon, about 6 1/2 oz (1 Tbsp zest and 1/4 cup juice)

1 Tbsp

Louisiana hot sauce, plus additional for serving

3 cloves

garlic (9g), minced

1 tsp

sweet paprika

3 oz

extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

¼ cup

heavy cream

scallions (white and green parts, about 3/4 oz), thinly sliced (a scant 1/2 cup)

Steps

1. Preheat the Oven

Rack

Sous Vide Mode: Off

Steam: 100%

Temp: 212°F

Heat: Rear

2. Combine the Ingredients for the Grits

While the oven is heating up, in an oven-safe medium saucepan, stir together the chicken stock, grits, the 2 tablespoons of cold butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper.

3. Start Cooking the Grits

Rack

Place the saucepan of grits in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.

Sous Vide Mode: Off

Steam: 100%

Temp: 212°F

Heat: Rear

00:15 Timer

4. Prep the Shrimp

Meanwhile, tear four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (12-inches by 20-inches) and arrange two pieces of foil on top of each other creating two foil stacks. Fold up the sides slightly on each stack of foil so that they resemble oblong bowls (this will help to contain the butter and lemon juice within the foil). Divide the shrimp, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt between the two foil bowls. Stir gently to coat the shrimp in the butter and seasoning.

5. Seal the Foil Packets

With the long side of one of the foil bowls facing you, fold the two opposite sides of the foil in towards the middle so the edges meet. Roll or fold these edges downward to create a seal. Roll or fold the two open sides inward to tightly seal the packet. The folded foil packet should measure roughly 8-inches by 3-inches. Repeat to make a second foil packet.

6. Cook the Shrimp

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After 15 minutes, place the two foil packets on the other side of the saucepan. Cook in the oven until the grits are tender and the shrimp are just cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Sous Vide Mode: Off

Steam: 100%

Temp: 212°F

Heat: Rear

00:25 Timer

7. Stir the Cheese and Heavy Cream into the Grits

Remove the grits and the shrimp from the oven. Whisk the cheddar cheese and the heavy cream into the hot grits. Stir in water, a few tablespoons at a time, if desired, for a more pourable, thinner consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. Finish the Shrimp

Carefully open up the foil packets of shrimp and stir a quarter of the sliced scallions into each packet.

9. Garnish and Serve

Divide the hot grits between 4 shallow bowls then top with the shrimp and some of the cooking liquid. Garnish with the remaining scallions and serve immediately alongside additional hot sauce.