Lemon-Garlic Shrimp And Grits Recipe

Name: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp And Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup stone-ground grits; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp - peeled and deveined, tails left intact; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 cup stone-ground grits
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp - peeled and deveined, tails left intact
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

1
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and slowly whisk in grits, followed by salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer the grits until tender and thickened, about 30 minutes.
2
Stir 1 tablespoon unsalted butter into grits, season with more salt and black pepper if needed, and remove from heat. Cover pan and keep grits warm.
3
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir shrimp, garlic, and cayenne pepper until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent inside, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Stir 2 tablespoons water into shrimp and mix in lemon juice and parsley. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
5
Portion cooked grits into serving bowls and top with shrimp and sauce; serve with lemon wedges.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 cup stone-ground grits, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Garlic Shrimp And 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.

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp And Grits

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