Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Grits

By msanders93

Ingredients

• 1 cup grits
• salt to taste
• Cheddar Cheese
• 2 lb shrimp, peeled, patted dry between paper towels
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 ⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook grits:
Add 4 parts cold water to 1 part grits and some salt. Stir well.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil a minute or so until they begin to thicken, stirring constantly or they will lump.

Reduce heat to low. Partially cover pot with a lid and let simmer until thick and creamy.

Add cheese to your taste. Cover and let them sit while you make the shrimp.

Shrimp:

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add olive oil, butter, garlic, tomato, and red pepper flakes. Saute until tomato starts to soften.

Stir in shrimp. Saute shrimp 2 or 3 minutes or just until they curl and turn pink.

Season with salt & pepper.

Toss with lemon zest, juice, & chopped parsley.

Serve over plain or cheese grits.