Gumbo Filé Shrimp and Grits – Spicewalla

Ingredients

• Grits
• ¾ cup grits
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 Tbs butter
• 4 Tbs Butter
• ¾ cup small dice onion
• ½ cup small dice green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
• ¼ cup white wine
• 1 Tbs Spicewalla Gumbo File Sassafras
• ½ tsp Spicewalla dried thyme leaves
• 1 Tbs flour
• 1 lb large fresh raw shrimp, shelled (reserve shells for stock, optional)
• ½ - 1 cup shrimp stock (you can make your own with the shrimp shells or use chicken stock)
• 1 Tbs tomato paste
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes Tabasco
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley