Mommas Shrimp and Cheese Grits

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.

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 5

Place grits in a bowl, top with the shrimp, and pour pan sauce over shrimp and grits to serve.

Per Serving: 419 calories; protein 25.4g; carbohydrates 6.8g; fat 32.4g; cholesterol 260mg; sodium 990.6mg.

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