Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients: 1 cup Polenta; 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 cups Scallions, Thinly Sliced; 1 clove Garlic (large), Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 cup Polenta
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
2 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped
1/2 cups Scallions, Thinly Sliced
1 clove Garlic (large), Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Follow the directions on the polenta package to determine how much water should be used for 1 cup of polenta.
2

Bring a large pot of water to boil.
3

Add the polenta to the boiling water and begin whisking immediately to avoid clumping.
4

Lower heat and bring polenta to a simmer and cover.
5

Remove from heat when all water is absorbed, which takes less than 5 minutes.
6

Stir in butter and shredded cheese and set aside.
7

Rinse and pat the shrimp dry.
8

Coat a skillet with oil and put it over medium heat.
9

Add the shrimp and cook until both sides are pink.
10

Add lemon juice, parsley, scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
11

Spoon grits into a bowl and top with the shrimp mixture.
12

Serve immediately.
13

Adapted from Joythebaker.coms Shrimp and Grits recipe.