Lynn's Smothered Crawfish Grits

 

          1     lb  Peeled crawfish tails
                    Salt to taste
                    Cayenne pepper to taste
          2    tbs  Olive oil
          1    cup  Chopped onions
          1    tbs  Chopped garlic
          2    cup  Beef stock
          3    cup  Half-and-half
         1 1/2    cup  Quick-cooking white grits
          1/2    cup  Freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese


Method:
In a mixing bowl, toss the crawfish tails with salt and cayenne. In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season the onions with salt and cayenne. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Add the crawfish and garlic. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock and half-and-half to the pan. Season with salt and cayenne. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the grits and stir constantly until they are very tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to mix and melt it. Serve warm.

 

1841
U.S. President Harrison dies (April 4) one month after inauguration; John Tyler becomes