Shrimp And Grits Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup uncooked regular grits
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons Asian type Sriracha hot chili sauce (optional)
• 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese (or sharp cheddar if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons KerryGold pure Irish light-butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• sliced lemon wedges for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring milk and 1½ cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.
3. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, sprinkle Creole seasoning over shrimp and set aside.
5. Sauté garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 30 seconds.(watch closely garlic burns easily)
6. Add shrimp, and until shrimp are almost pink.
7. Add green onions, lemon zest, and hot sauce and sauté 3 minutes stirring constantly.
8. Stir cheese, butter, salt and pepper into hot grits.
9. Spoon shrimp mixture over warm grits to serve.
10. Garnish if you like with fresh chives or cilantro and a lemon wedge.

Source: Girl Raised In The South

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