Jalapeno Grit Cakes With Shrimp And Tasso Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 24 med shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 c. tasso ham, diced
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 c. grits, warm cooked
- 3 x jalapeno peppers, finely diced Fresh chives, minced
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and saute/fry the shrimp and tasso ham on medium heat for 1 minute, or possibly till the shrimp turns pink. Stir in the cream and cheese. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring constantly, till the sauce thickens. Set aside and keep hot.
- In a small bowl, mix together the warm grits and peppers and form the mix into 4 cakes. Place 1 cake on each serving plate and pour the reserved sauce over the cakes. Garnish with the chives and serve immediately.
- YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 115g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 116 | 37% |
| Total Fat 13.16g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 7.63g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium 169mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 32.87g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.71g | 0% |
| Protein 16.02g | 26% |
