(5.6.10) Dinner Parties

Fletcher, Morgan, and I have hosted several "dinner parties" involving delicious food, people sprawled out across our floor, and heaping doses of laughter. We recently served this deliciously rich dish.

Mama Lail's Shrimp and Grit(s)

Sauté until shrimp are firm:

3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup red onion, diced

1 green pepper, chopped

2/3 cup celery, chopped

8 T butter

Add and sauté on low heat for 2 minutes:

1 tsp garlic, chopped

1 tsp cayenne

2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

2 tsp Worchestershire sauce

½ c diced tomatoes

Add, stirring quickly until blended evenly:

¼ c flour

Slowly add until the mixture is smooth and creamy

2 cups of half and half

Serve with:

Grits

Spicy sausage (non-vegetarian style)

Note: The shrimp sauce also makes a delicious dip to be consumed with tortilla chips.