shrimp & grits
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 9:58AM I have tried, seriously, like 5 times to write this post. Squarespace - where this blog is built & hosted - has fought me every step of the way. So today, you get a recipe + images + a frustrated blogger :)
If Shrimp & Grits and good southern food strikes your fancy, be sure to check out this Healthy Travel article on CookingLight.com. I'm thrilled to finally be living so close to Charleston & hope to make it over soon to check out some of these spots!
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Shrimp & Grits
Ingredients (serves 2 to 3)
- Grits:
- 2/3 cup dry quick cooking grits (not instant)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 12 ounces medium-size shrimp, peeled & deveined
Instructions
To prepare grits:
Combine grits and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in milk and butter. Continue cooking an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
To prepare shrimp:
Combine butter and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large non-stick skillet; bring to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp are done.
