Garlicky Shrimp & Parmesan Grits Recipe

Name: Garlicky Shrimp & Parmesan Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Water; ⅓ cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Of Instant Grits; 1 teaspoon Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, Tails Intact; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (large), Sliced Thin; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 whole Lemon (1/4 Of It Juiced, For The Shrimp, The Remaining Cut As Wedges For Garnish); 1 Tablespoon Roughly Chopped Parsley; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 Tablespoon Water

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Water
⅓ cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Of Instant Grits
1 teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 pounds Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined, Tails Intact
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 cloves Garlic (large), Sliced Thin
1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 whole Lemon (1/4 Of It Juiced, For The Shrimp, The Remaining Cut As Wedges For Garnish)
1 Tablespoon Roughly Chopped Parsley
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon Water

1
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Slowly whisk in the grits.
3
Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
4
Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened (according to the timing on the grits package).
5
Stir in the parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon butter.
6
Remove from heat, season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
7
In the meantime, season the shrimp well with salt and pepper.
8
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
9
Add the shrimp, sliced garlic and chili powder.
10
Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-4 minutes.
11
Add 1 tablespoon water, lemon juice and parsley.
12
Stir to coat the shrimp.
13
Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
14
Divide the grits among two bowls, top with shrimp and sauce.
15
Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
16
Adapted from Food Network.

191

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Water, ⅓ cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Of Instant Grits, 1 teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Shrimp & Parmesan Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlicky Shrimp & Parmesan Grits

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