Classic Carolina Shrimp and Grits! Serve with lemon wedges.
Step: 1
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and slowly whisk in grits, followed by salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer the grits until tender and thickened, about 30 minutes.
Step: 2
Stir 1 tablespoon unsalted butter into grits, season with more salt and black pepper if needed, and remove from heat. Cover pan and keep grits warm.
Step: 3
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir shrimp, garlic, and cayenne pepper until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent inside, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step: 4
Stir 2 tablespoons water into shrimp and mix in lemon juice and parsley. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
Step: 5
Portion cooked grits into serving bowls and top with shrimp and sauce; serve with lemon wedges.
Per Serving: 197 calories; protein 19.6g; carbohydrates 8.2g; fat 9.8g; cholesterol 195.5mg; sodium 877.2mg.
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