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Made this for my little dinner party on Saturday and it was WONDERFUL. I was able to prep the ingredients in batches in bowls ahead of time so I could thow in ingredients without thinking while I was entertaining.  This is a recipe I found online and edited.  It would also be wonderful without the shrimp.

 

Ingredients

Shrimp:

  • 35  (16 to 20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined. I used the 20-25 count of costco uncooked shrimp (there's usually over 30), rinsed shrimp in hot water in a colandar, removed tails, then butterflied (cut backs of shrimp *almost* in two.)
  • 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
  • 6 clove(s) garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon(s) chopped basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (I used fresh ground pepper and sea salt)

Boursin Cheese Grits:

  • 4 cup(s) skim milk
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 1 cup(s) quick grits
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (I didn't put any in)
  • 4 ounce(s) garlic and herb Boursin cheese (melts quickly - I stirred it in right before serving)

Ratatouille:

  • 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
  • 1  onion, diced
  • 3 clove(s) garlic, diced
  • 1  green pepper, diced
  • 4 ounce(s) wheat beer
  • 2  zucchini, diced
  • 1  yellow squash, diced
  • 2  tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • fresh Basil, dried oregano, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Marinate: Combine shrimp with 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 cloves diced garlic, 2 teaspoons chopped basil, and salt and pepper. Let marinate 30 minutes.
  2. Make Grits: Bring milk and butter to a boil. Add grits. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Add Boursin and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  3. Ratatouille: Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet (I used a huge paella pan.) Add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook for 3 minutes. Add beer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add zucchini and squash. Add tomato products, salt, pepper and herbs. Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.  Stir in marinated shrimp, cover, and cook another 4-5 minutes until shrimp are cooked.

 

Greek/Italian salad

I also made a salad with spring mix, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, baby bella mushroom slices, and shaved roasted almonds.  Made dressing from scratch, and served with fresh ground pepper (modified a recipe found online):

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried shallots
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt

These dry ingredients can be kept in a container and added to balsamic vinegar and extra vigin olive oil as needed.  Is best made the night before so the flavors can "mingle."

 

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, dried shallots, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.
  2. To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.


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I never make grits, but really like them. I am going to try these boursin grits some time soon and dress them similarly. (Have you had the cheddar grits at Jolly Pumpkin? I know you go there on occasion. They are pretty good!)

This is also a good reminder that I should be making my own salad dressings. I forget that it isn't difficult and that I have all the items I need at home already.

Thanks, D!

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I have not had the cheddar grits at Jolly pumpkin -- I'll have to try them! My weakness there are the truffle fries...

I too need to make my dressings more often - LOVED how this one came out! Plus, no guar gum, red #5, preservatives, corn syrup, or other assorted yucks

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That sounds yummy. I had grits for the first time last year when visiting Savannah. Never thought to make them for myself. I may just give this one a try!

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super easy and super good!

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D wrote:

super easy and super good!

 My favorite way of cooking.biggrin



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Lucky Americans and your grits Sounds delish

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I just made those grits for the second time. They are so yummy! DH just complimented dinner, and I told him he had you to thank!

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greendiamond wrote:

I just made those grits for the second time. They are so yummy! DH just complimented dinner, and I told him he had you to thank!

 I just now saw this! COOL! Aren't those grits the best, and soooo easy to make? I'm going to make this again, for sure.  



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