Creamy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 8 ounces verjuice or dry white wine*
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup finely chopped tomato
• Garnishes: julienned prosciutto, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 ¾ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 64 shrimp)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• + 13 more ingredients
• • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup stone-ground yellow grits
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and 1 tablespoon thyme; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, whipping cream, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Melt 2 t...

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