re: Easy Shrimp and Grits Recipe?

Look on page 15 of the recipe book in the stickied thread above and I have a VERY easy tomato based shrimp and grits recipe that gets rave reviews in spite of how easy it is. It's my Mom's recipe and I wouldn't make it when she first gave it to me, but once I tasted it I've made it a gazillion times. Three friends of mine made 4 and 5 times in 2 weeks for people after they had it at my house. It's one of my "go to" food for a game dishes because I can get most of it ready and not miss the game or the party.

Another good thing about it, is that you can (and should) make up the sauce the day before. It's better the next day. Makes it easy because you can heat the sauce just before serving, throw in the shrimp and you're done.

AND, if you want to make the grits early, they will hold in a crock pot, until you're ready to serve. My Mom made this for 30 people earlier this year and held the grits from early afternoon until serving time in some big electric roasters.


Make a simple salad with romaine and fresh sliced strawberries, some feta or goat cheese and pralined or plain roasted pecans or walnuts with a light vinaigrette, serve with French bread and you're done. Toss the salad and toast the bread just before serving. I usually do Commander's garlic bread with this.

You can have most everything done before the guests arrive and they will be duly impressed.