SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Grits Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by msanders93

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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.