Shrimp And Grits Recipe
A famous dish featuring shrimp and creamy grits.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Grits Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Add Cream and Cheese
Once the grits are cooked, stir in the heavy cream, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 4
Finish with Green Onions
Stir in chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
- 5
Serve
Spoon the creamy grits onto plates and top with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
