Top Recipe - Art Smith's Griddled Shrimp, Cheese Grits Cakes and Swamp Greens Salad

Griddled Shrimp, Cheese Grits Cakes and Swamp Greens Salad

Shrimp
:
12 large shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup chopped herbs (thyme, oregano, and basil)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Pinch cayenne

Pinch chili powder

Pinch garlic powder

1 tablespoon Old Bay


Cheese Grits
:
1 cup yellow grits, fine ground

2 cups water
1 cup milk

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Pinch of salt and pepper

1/2 cup jalapeno cheese, grated

Dressing:
1 large green tomato, grilled

1 large shallot, grilled

4 cloves garlic, charred

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar

Green Onion Mayo:
1/4 cup olive oil

4 egg yolks

1 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons green onion

Shrimp:
1. Toss shrimp in herbs and seasoning and marinate overnight.
2. Grill shrimp for 5-6 minutes.

Cheese Grits:
1. Place water, milk, and butter in sauce pan.
2. Whisk in grits and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes.
3. Add cheese and salt and pepper. Stir well and pour into shallow cooking sheet pan with sides and refrigerate.
4. Cut into circles and grill. Brown on both sides.


Dressing:
1. Grill green tomatoes shallots, and garlic.
2. Place in blender, and drizzle in olive oil. Add Greek yogurt and white balsamic vinegar.


Green Onion Mayo:
1. Place egg yolks in blender, add onions and blend at low speed. Slowly add olive oil and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper

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