Try this superstar twist on a Southern Bistro classic in this Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe and Farina Grits Recipe.
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Refrigerator: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour50 minutesminutes
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
1cupof soy sauce
2cupsof water
1” inch square chunk of peeled fresh ginger
¾cupof packed light brown sugar
4tablespoonsof honey
2tablespoonsof cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
For the Farina Grits:
2sliced fresh leeks
3finely minced cloves of garlic
48ouncesof chicken stock
2cupsof Bob’s Red Mill® Brown Rice Farina
4ouncesof unsalted butter
1teaspoonof sesame oil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
For the Shrimp:
1poundof 26/30 raw peeled and deveined tail on shrimp
juice and zest of 1 orange
juice and zest of 1 lemon
juice and zest of 1 lime
3tablespoonsof sesame oil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Sliced green onions, basil and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce: Add the soy, water, ginger, brown sugar and honey to a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl mix together the cornstarch and water and whisk it into the boiling soy mixture until it becomes thick. Keep warm on low heat.
Grits: In a large pot on high heat add in the sesame oil and caramelize the leeks and garlic. Once brown add in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Once boiling stir in the farina and turn the heat down to a simmer while constantly stirring until the farina is cooked, about 25 minutes.
Finish the farina grits with butter, salt and pepper and keep warm.
Shrimp: Add the shrimp, citruses, and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to a large bowl and mix. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
Next, add 1 tablespoons of sesame oil to a large sauté pan on high heat and in the shrimp and sauté until they are done, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Serve the shrimp over top of the grits and drizzle on the desired amount of teriyaki sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.