Shrimp and Grits

By shelle

Recipe in Star Telegram

Ingredients

• For grits:
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grits
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
• For shrimp:
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup onion, diced small
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced small
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons blackened seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare grits: Heat water and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until just simmering. Stir grits into the water. Cook, stirring often, until grits are tender to the bite and have thickened to the consistency of creamy oatmeal, about 20 minutes.
2. As grits thicken, stir more often to keep them from sticking and scorching. When done, remove from the heat and stir in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
3. To prepare shrimp: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper. Saute until onions are transparent. Add shrimp; cook until firm and pink, about 2 minutes. sprinkle seasoning on shrimp and continue to cook for 1 minute.
4. To serve: Add 1 cup prepared grits in 4 large bowls. Garnish with remaining cheddar cheese.