Creamy Shrimp Grits with Prosciutto
- 4 1/4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup corn grits* (such as Arrowhead Mills)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained, juice reserved
- 4 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Bring chicken stock, whipping cream, butter and garlic to boil in heavy large saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in corn grits.
- Return to boil, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered until grits thicken, whisking often, about 15 minutes.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to large bowl.
- Add white wine to skillet and boil until reduced to glaze, about 5 minutes.
- Add drained diced tomatoes and half of prosciutto and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add parsley, chives and sauteed shrimp and simmer until shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Thin sauce with some of reserved tomato juices, if desired.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon corn grits into shallow bowls.
- Top each serving with shrimp-prosciutto-tomato mixture, dividing equally.
- Garnish with remaining prosciutto strips and serve immediately.
- *Corn grits, also known as polenta, are available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
- If unavailable, substitute 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal and cook about 8 minutes.
chicken stock, whipping cream, butter, garlic, corn grits, butter, shallots, garlic, shrimp, white wine, tomatoes, parsley, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/creamy-shrimp-grits-with-prosciutto-104183 (may not work)