Spicy Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits
A fun and flavor packed take on the Southern classic!
Servings -3
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup grits
- 1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cups white cheddar shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in grits. Cook grits until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While grits are cooking, toss shrimp in cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Once the grits are done cooking, remove grits from the heat and stir in butter and white cheddar until melted and smooth.
- To serve, top grits with shrimp and sprinkle with fresh chives. Enjoy warm.