Protein Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 220 gShrimp, peeled and deveined
• 70 gGrit, dry
• 40 gCheddar, grated
• 2 cloveGarlic, minced
• 1 tspPaprika
• ¾ tspSalt
• ½ tspBlack pepper, ground
• 560 mlWater
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 1 tbspButter, unsalted

Equipment

stovetop, saucepan, whisk, skillet, tongs, knife, cutting board, measuring spoon, bowl, spoon, serving spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prepare Ingredients

   Gather shrimp, grits, cheddar, garlic, paprika, pantry items, a saucepan, whisk, skillet, tongs, knife, board, and measuring tools. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools within reach

2. 2
   Boil Grit Water

   Bring water and half the salt to a steady boil in the saucepan, then lower the heat until the surface bubbles gently. · 3 min

   What to look for: Water is bubbling evenly across the surface

3. 3
   Cook Creamy Grits

   Whisk in the grits slowly, reduce to low heat, and stir often until thick, smooth, and tender with no dry grains. · 18 min

   What to look for: Grits look creamy and pull softly from the spoon

4. 4
   Finish Cheddar Grits

   Stir cheddar and butter into the hot grits until melted, glossy, and creamy, then keep warm over very low heat. · 2 min

   What to look for: Cheese is fully melted and the grits look glossy

5. 5
   Season The Shrimp

   Toss shrimp with garlic, paprika, black pepper, and the remaining salt until the pieces are evenly coated. · 2 min

   What to look for: Shrimp are lightly red from paprika and speckled with garlic

6. 6
   Saute The Shrimp

   Heat olive oil in the skillet, add shrimp in one layer, and cook until pink, opaque, and curled to a loose C shape. · 4 min

   When it is done: Cook shrimp to 63°C / 145°F in the thickest piece.

7. 7
   Serve Shrimp Grits

   Spoon the cheddar grits into warm bowls, top with the sauteed shrimp, and serve immediately while creamy and hot. · 1 min

   What to look for: Shrimp sit on a smooth bed of creamy grits