Caribbean Creole Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 small can Italian tomatoes, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 habanero chili, seeded and chopped, if you like it spicy leave in the seeds
• 1 can chicken broth
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbs cilantro, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup grits
• 2 1/2 cups water
• fresh chives for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook grits according to package directions, when done set aside a keep warm, if grits get too thick while sitting just add more water and mix well.
2. Saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
3. Add arrowroot or corn starch and saute for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and Habanero.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add stock, wine, thyme and oregano.
7. Add the shrimp, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, add garnish with cilantro or chives. Both if you like and serve spooned over grits.