This Southern specialty is simplistic in its preparation and ingredients. This is comfort food you can enjoy any time of year.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound frozen shrimp
- 1 cup uncooked grits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or any chilli sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the grits according to the package directions. When finished cooking, remove from heat, and add the paprika and cheese.
- Stir the cheese into the grits, cover the pan, and set it aside.
- To a skillet over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Add the shrimp, salt and black pepper, and stir, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Add the garlic, peppers and adobo sauce. Toss to combine, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the lemon juice and parsley, and toss to combine.
- Place the grits in a serving bowl with the shrimp and its sauce on top.