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Sauteed Shrimp on Parmesan Grits with Redeye Gravy

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Madeira, shiitake mushrooms and hot pepper sauce make the gravy in this dish from Jack Fry's something special. It's great for brunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
4 ounces ham, diced (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly brewed hot coffee
1/2 cup seeded chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup Madeira
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
Parmesan Grits
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté until brown, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, pepper, onion and thyme; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and next 3 ingredients; bring to boil. Mix Madeira and cornstarch in small bowl. Add to sauce and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)

    Step 2

    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Add gravy; bring to simmer. Add 1 tablespoon butter; stir until melted.

    Step 3

    Divide grits among plates. Spoon shrimp and gravy over. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

TagsStir-FrySouthernAmericanShrimpShellfishSeafoodHamMeatShiitake MushroomMushroomVegetableBell PepperMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeQuickWeeknight MealsEasterSpringBon Appétit
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