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Shrimp and Garlic Cheese Grits

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Southern U.S.
Shrimp and Garlic Cheese Grits
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup uncooked grits
  • 6 ounces garlic flavored processed cheese, cubed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste
Instructions
1
Follow the instructions on the package to prepare the grits. Introduce the grated cheese and a pinch of heat with cayenne pepper to the cooked grits. Maintain a low temperature and keep them warm.
2
Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear minced garlic and diced tomatoes in the hot mixture until they start to become tender. Add the shrimp and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then continue cooking until the shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and become opaque in the center. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
3
Arrange the warm grits on a serving platter and cover them with the shrimp mixture.