Bear Cave Spicy Shrimp and Grits

My tweak on a classic recipe, good for breakfast lunch or dinner!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American-South

Ready in 45 minutes
by TonyBeardotcom

Ingredients

3/4 cup instant grits

1 teaspoon Sea Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper, black

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

3 tablespoons Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 lemon juiced plus wedges for serving

2 tablespoons fresh parsley roughly chopped

6 colossal shrimp 16-24 to a pound, peeled and de-veined, tails intact


Directions

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered. Combine the grits, one teaspoon salt and one teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste) in a bowl. Uncover the water and slowly stir in the grits combo. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from the heat, leave covered to keep warm. Meanwhile, thaw and rinse the shrimp, and pat dry. Remove the tail shells. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and garlic and cook, stirring four minutes. Remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons water, the lemon juice; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the grits onto a plate and top with the shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and chives or parsley. Main dish at any meal time. Can be accompanied by eggs, salmon or steak.

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