Jack Fry S Shrimp And Grits With Red Eye Gravy

Description

Jack fry's is one of the many great restaurants on bardstown road here in kentucky. This appetizer is one of the most requested and ordered dishes. The list of ingredients are long, but don't be discouraged! This is goooooooood!!!

Ingredients

• Grits
• Milk
• Whipping Cream
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt And Pepper
• Butter
• Country Ham
• Shiitake Mushroom
• Onion
• Green Pepper
• Fresh Thyme
• Madeira Wine
• Brewed Coffee
• Tomatoes
• Tabasco Sauce
• Cornstarch
• Chicken Broth
• Shrimp
• Asiago Cheese

Instructions

1. To make grits: in a 3-quart saucepan combine the grits, milk and whipping cream
2. Over medium heat, bring to a low boil
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer stirring frequently, until grits are creamy – about 10 minute
4. Whisk in the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste
5. To make the gravy: in a large skillet over high heat, melt the butter
6. Add the ham and brown
7. Add the shitakes, onions, green peppers and fresh thyme
8. Saute until the onions become translucent
9. Add the wine, coffee, tomatoes, and hot sauce
10. Bring to a slight boil
11. Combine the cornstarch and chicken broth mixing until cornstarch is dissolved and no lumps
12. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the gravy
13. Reduce heat, and cook another couple of minute
14. To prepare shrimp: in a large skillet over high heat, melt 2-3 tbs of butter
15. Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are just pink
16. Add the red-eye gravy
17. Finish the sauce with the remaining 1 tbs of butter stirred inches
18. To serve: divide the warm grits among 6 plates, and top each with a portion of shrimp and gravy
19. Garnish with freshly grated asiago cheese and chopped parsley