Gouda Grits with Creamy Asparagus & Crab Sauce
Gouda Grits with Asparagus & Crab Sauce are super creamy, cheesy and topped with lump crab and fresh asparagus.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Gouda Grits
- 1 cup Yellow Grits
- 4 cups Chicken Stock or Broth
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 8 ounces Gouda Cheese Shredded
- salt to taste
Creamy Asparagus and Crab Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup asparagus chopped in bite size pieces
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- Garnish with Fresh Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
Gouda Grits
- Bring chicken stock or broth to a rapid boil, Stir in grits with whisk and bring back to a boil. Cover and reduce to low and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in Milk and Cheese and stir until combined. Taste, salt if desired
Creamy Asparagus and Crab Sauce
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add flour, stirring to combine. Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine. Add in asparagus. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until cream is reduced. About 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add crab meat, paprika and cayenne pepper. Simmer until heated through. Taste and season with salt if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2165IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 2mg