Shrimp & grits

Shrimp & grits - one of my favorite Southern dishes. There is something so comforting about grits, which go with literally anything!

Ingredients

Grits

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup grits

• ½ tbsp butter

• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Vegetables

• 1 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ onion, finely chopped

• 1 red pepper, finely chopped

• 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped

• ½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped

• Bunch of green onions, finely chopped

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

• ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Shrimp

• 400g pre-cooked (i.e. pink) shrimp, deveined and de-tailed

• ½ lemon, squeezed

• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper

• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

Grits

1. Heat chicken broth over medium-high heat until boiling, then add grits, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or as directed on the packaging. Once cooked, set aside and mix in butter and shredded cheese.

Shrimp

1. Place shrimp in a bowl, mix lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

Vegetables

1. Heat butter over medium-high heat and sauté garlic, onion, and peppers over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until soft (there should be no liquid in the pan). Add parsley, green onions, and marinated shrimp. Season with cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until well combined.

2. Combine cheesy grits with shrimp mixture and place in a baking dish and top with a bit more cheese and green onion. Bake in pre-heated oven for 8 minutes and broil for 2 minutes, until golden and crispy on the top.