Cheese Stuffed Shrimp Grit Cake
Enjoy a gourmet spin to the traditional Shrimp and Grits! Enjoy Cheese Stuffed Shrimp on top a grit cake garnished with pico, pesto and micro greens.
Menu Part
Ingredients
| 3 | Each | Panko Breaded Stuffed Shrimp (Item# 057907) |
| 1 | Cup | Grits Prepared, Chilled |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Pico De Gallo, Diced |
| 1/8 | Cup | Vegetable Oil |
| Garnish | Micro Greens | |
| 2 | Tablespoons | Pesto |
Directions
- Make the grits the day before and chill. Cut into a 3' circle.
- On a 350°F griddle or in a sauté pan add the oil and then add the grit cake to the hot oil to brown on both sides. Drain well.
- Fry the shrimp in 350°F oil to box instructions and until 165°F internal temperature inside, drain and get ready to assemble.
- To assemble on a hot round plate place the grit cake in the middle, top with the three stuffed shrimp on top of the cake in a circle.
- Carefully place the pico de gallo in the middle of the shrimp and then place a few micro greens on top for color.
- Garnish with small circles of pesto around the grit and shrimp presentation using either a squeeze bottle or a small spoon and serve.
