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Shrimp-and-grits Eggs Benedict Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 c all-purpose flour
  • 5 c water
  • 8 large eggs, poached
  • 1 c uncooked quick-cooking grits
  •  Garnish: freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  •  Creamy Shrimp Sauce
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus

Directions
  • Step #1 Bring 5 c water & salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; slowly stir in the grits.
  • Step #2 Cook over med-heat/flame 8 mins or until thickened.
  • Step #3 Whisk in pepper & cheese; spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Step #4 Cover up & chill 8 hrs.
  • Step #5 Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Step #6 Combine asparagus & water to cover in a saucepan.
  • Step #7 Bring to a boil, & cook 5 mins or until crisp-tender.
  • Step #8 Drain & plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Step #9 Cut grits into 8 (3- x 3-inch) squares.
  • Step #10 Lightly dredge in flour.
  • Step #11 Melt butter with oil In a large-ish nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Step #12 Cook grits squares, in batches, 3 to 4 mins on each side or until golden.
  • Step #13 Top each square with asparagus, poached egg, & Creamy Shrimp Sauce.
  • Step #14 Serve as soon as possible.
  • Step #15 Garnish, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Shrimp-and-Grits Eggs Benedict recipe

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