Southern Shrimp and Grits

Creamy cheddar grits topped with garlicky shrimp, scallions, lemon, and smoky paprika.

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Level

Medium

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook grits slowly until creamy.

  2. 2

    Stir in cheddar and butter.

  3. 3

    Sear shrimp with garlic and paprika.

  4. 4

    Serve shrimp over grits with scallions and lemon.

Tips

Whisk grits often to avoid lumps.

Do not overcook shrimp.

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45 minutes

Southern Shrimp and Grits

Creamy cheddar grits topped with garlicky shrimp, scallions, lemon, and smoky paprika.

Ingredients
Shrimp
Stone-ground grits
Cheddar
Garlic
Scallions
Lemon
Smoked paprika

Hand-drawn steps

Cook grits slowly until creamy.

Stir in cheddar and butter.

Sear shrimp with garlic and paprika.

Serve shrimp over grits with scallions and lemon.

Tiny tips

Whisk grits often to avoid lumps.

Do not overcook shrimp.

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