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Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup quick cooking grits (I used Quaker, do NOT use instant grits)
- salt and pepper
- garlic powder
- 4 oz shredded cheddar (I actually used a cheddar mix from Sargent
- 2 oz grated parmesan
- 8 tbs butter, divided
- 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
- chili powder
- cayenne
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- fresh lemon slices
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Directions:
Preheat oven broiler.
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Meanwhile, bring water to a boil. Season with salt (about a teaspoon), and a dash of garlic powder. When boiling, whisk in grits and turn heat to medium low. Allow grits to cook about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tbs butter. When butter is fully incorporated, add in cheeses and mix well.
Place a bed of grits on plate, and top with shrimp (and some butter from baking dish!). Squeeze some lemon on if desired.
Enjoy!