I have tried many shrimp and grits. Anytime we visit a restaurant and it's on the menu, I feel compelled to give it a try. I want to see what might be missing from my own dish. I make a very basic dish. Cheese, chiles in adobo sauce, shrimp, cream, grits, etc. And it is good. At least, I've not received any complaints yet. I have tried a dish at Doodles in Lexington which they call Dirty Shrimp and Grits. It is really good but I prefer not to cover up the tastes of the shrimp and grits with a strong sauce.
So, I choose a good, quality cheese. Grits from nearby Weisenberger Mill. Shrimp from Whole Foods when I get the chance. And I combine them all in my great aunt's old cast iron skillet. I use this skillet since I have to put the dish in the oven and all my other skillets are not oven proof. One of these days I will purchase good stainless steel skillets that can stand up to the oven, but for now I am stuck with my teflon wonders.
Here's a pic of my latest creation.
I added some asparagus and a baked potato for an awesome dinner.
