Smoky Shrimp and Grits

By cnash

Old-school Southern cooks prepare grits with an abundance of butter and cheddar. To make the dish less heavy, Grace Parisi cuts back on the cheese, drops the butter altogether, and adds spinach.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup(s) quick-cooking grits
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 ounce(s) sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1.5 cup(s) baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) snipped chives
• 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
• 2 clove(s) (large) garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pound(s) medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot paprika
• 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Gradually add the grits and a generous pinch of salt. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the grits are thick and porridge-like, about 7 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper, and stir in the cheddar cheese, baby spinach, and chives. Stir until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted. Cover the grits and keep warm.

In a large skillet, heat the canola oil with the garlic over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and paprika, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until the shrimp are white throughout and the garlic-paprika sauce is slightly reduced.

Spoon the grits into bowls, top with the shrimp and sauce, and serve.