Shrimp and cheese grits are a favorite in our house. Watch how easy it is to make. Tip: double the grit recipe tonight so that there is some left over for the morning to enjoy with a couple of fried eggs.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs of large frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
1 cup of flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp of vegetable oil
1 small bunch of green onion
10 oz of sliced mushrooms
1 cup of chicken broth
3-4 Tbsp of hot sauce
1 lemon
4 cups of water
1 cup of hominy grits
1 cup of mild cheese (processed melts better)
Wash and pat dry the shrimp. Dredge in flour and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat saute mushrooms in oil. Cook 3 minutes. Add onion. Cook 2 more minutes. Add shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. Add broth, hot sauce and lemon juice. Simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil. Add grits. Stir and lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until combine.
To serve, scoop a big spoonful of the cheese grits on a plate. Top with shrimp mixture and drizzle with sauce.