SHRIMP WITH GRITS AND GREENS

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Number Of Ingredients 12

GRITS WITH GREENS AND SHRIMP
bethwaite
2 cups milk
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked grits
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4-1/2 cup butter
1-2 cups freshly grated Parmiagiano cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled
1/3 pound baby spinach, or arugula, washed and dried
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring milk & water to simmer in heavy-bottomed non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add grits & garlic and bring just to boil. Cook until soft and creamy, adding heavy cream as needed to make loose but not runny. Add as much butter and cheese as desired, stirring to make sure cheese doesn't stick. Add shrimp and cook a few minutes, until shrimp turn pink. Fold in greens, and remove from heat. Greens will cook in hot grits. Season with salt & pepper. Serve in chafing dish for a party or individually as an appetizer or main. Variation: Add enough cream to grits to make consistency of a dip. Chop shrimp & greens before adding to hot grits. Serve with tortilla chips.