Shrimp and Grits are super easy to make and can turn any occasion into a delicious and classic Southern comfort food meal.
Author:Regan Jones
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
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Ingredients
2 1/4 cups water
2/3 cup dry quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
12 ounces medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
Combine water, grits and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in milk and 1 tablespoon butter. Continue cooking an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
Combine remaining butter and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large non-stick skillet; bring to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp are done.