Momma's Shrimp and Cheese Grits |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I have tried a number of shrimp and grits recipes, but have not found one I really like. So I decided to experiment a bit and created a simple but delicious recipe that will surely please the taste buds. In New Orleans we like our cayenne pepper, so use less if you don't like so much heat. Ingredients:
3 1/3 cups water |
2/3 cup uncooked grits |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
2 green onions, diced |
1 (16 ounce) package frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined - thawed |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
1/4 cup butter |
3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as velveeta®) |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir grits and salt into the boiling water, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer grits until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a pan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, cooking until green onions are wilted, another 4 minutes.
3. Mix shrimp into the garlic and green onions and cook until shrimp are firm and pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Just before serving, mix 1/4 cup butter into the cooked grits, followed by processed cheese. Mix thoroughly until creamy and cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Place grits in a bowl, top with the shrimp, and pour pan sauce over shrimp and grits to serve.
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