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Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits

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Channel your inner Southern self with shrimp and grits. Fresh shrimp and lemon make all the difference in this hearty, cheesy soon-to-be favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup instant grits
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered.

Uncover and slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and cayenne, if using, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Divide grits among 4 shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

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