Shrimp and Grits
 
 
This southern classic is sure to become a favorite in your house!
Ingredients
Grits
  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cup grits (quick not instant)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan
Shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ pound sliced smoked sausage
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 cloves garlic diced fine
  • 2 lbs. headed shelled deveined shrimp
  • 2 big handfuls of spinach or baby kale
  • Cajun seasoning mix
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Shrimp
  1. In large skillet, add sliced smoked sausage to hot olive oil.
  2. Sautee’ over medium high heat until caramelized on both sides.
  3. Add butter to pan.
  4. Once butter has melted add bell peppers and cook until soft.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add shrimp.
  7. Cook for 1 minute until shrimp begins to turn translucent.
  8. Add spices to taste.
  9. Continue cooking until shrimp are pretty and pink.
  10. Toss in spinach and baby kale. (These will wilt very quickly.)
  11. Pour entire contents into large serving bowl atop grits and enjoy!
Notes
If you are using stone ground grits (which I recommend, if you can find them) they will take longer to cook. Just adjust your cooking time according to the package directions.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 3934 Fat: 250g Saturated fat: 118g Unsaturated fat: 109g Trans fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 116g Sugar: 23g Sodium: 16139mg Fiber: 24g Protein: 303g Cholesterol: 2447mg
Recipe by Green Eggs & Goats at https://greeneggsandgoats.com/2014/01/shrimp-grits/