Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup black olives, sliced
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 4 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Slowly whisk in 1 cup grits, reduce heat to low, and cook until thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir 2 tbsp butter and 1 cup shredded cheddar into the hot grits until melted and smooth. Cover and set aside.

3. 3

   Pat 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without stirring until pink on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until opaque and just firm, 1-2 more minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sliced black olives and 1/4 cup sliced green onions, reserving a few for garnish.

6. 6

   Divide the cheesy grits between 4 bowls. Top each with the shrimp mixture and sprinkle with the reserved green onions. Serve hot.

7. 7

   For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne to the shrimp while cooking if you have it.

Tools you’ll need

• medium pot
• large skillet
• whisk
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• spatula

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