Drunken Lobster n' Grits
Margaret Covello
Southern Cajun comfort food with a dash of class, this Drunken Lobster n' Grits masterpiece is packed with creamy grits, savory seasonings and decadent lobster.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Creole
Servings 4 people
Calories 417 kcal
2 medium-sized Florida spiny lobster tails removed from shells and cut into approx. 1-2" pieces 1 Cup yellow stone ground grits 1 Cup spring water (or equivalent) 3 Cup Whole Milk 1 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 Cup gruyere cheese shredded 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp garlic-infused olive oil 1 Cup white onion diced 1 Cup celery diced 1/2 Cup roasted red pepper diced 1/2 Shot Appleton Rum or any high quality rum 1 Tbsp Creole Seasoning See Fishmonger Approved Creole Seasoning Mix Recipe
Grits Preparation Bring water, whole milk and sea salt to boil in medium size saucepan on medium high heat.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup stone ground grits and return to low boil stirring occasionally until creamy-thick for 45 minutes or so.
Set to warm until ready to serve with lobster. Add gruyere cheese.
Shrimp Preparation Bring medium size skillet to medium high heat and add 1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil.
Add onion, celery and roasted red peppers. Sautee until the onions begin to turn tender.
Add Creole seasoning and blend with vegetables.
Add lobster and stir to combine lobster with other ingredients.
Continue to cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes or until lobster begins to turn pink.
Move all ingredients to one side of skillet and add rum to bare side of skillet.
Let rum sizzle for a few seconds and then add butter.
Once butter begins to melt, blend all ingredients in pan back together. Stir for another minute or so until lobster is pink.
Place grits in bowls and spoon lobster mixture over top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Drunken Lobster n' Grits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 9g 56%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 1126mg49%
Potassium 476mg14%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 13%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1339IU27%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 394mg39%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 417 kcal Carbohydrates: 46 g Protein: 15 g Fat: 18 g Saturated Fat: 9 g Cholesterol: 44 mg Sodium: 1126 mg Potassium: 476 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 12 g Vitamin A: 1339 IU Vitamin C: 13 mg Calcium: 394 mg Iron: 1 mg
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