The shrimp will poach in the hot grits. Cooking the raw shrimp in the hot grits is the technique that I learned from Nathalie Dupree. Not only is it a real timesaver, but the shrimp juices deepen ...
This recipe can be varied in so many ways ... You can also use another type of raw seafood (or small pieces of raw meat) in place of the shrimp, or, if you’re a vegetarian, substitute firm ...
For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails, which many recipes call for. It was the same routine: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt, and add the shrimp. Cook for maybe 5 minutes.