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Midnight Shrimp Grits, American Comfort Food Style

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white grits
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp. Toss them in Old Bay seasoning and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the seasoned shrimp until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the grits and cook according to package instructions. Once the grits are cooked, stir in the cheddar cheese and butter until they melt smoothly into the grits.
  4. Season the grits with salt and pepper as per your taste.
  5. To serve, spoon the cheesy grits into bowls and top with the sauteed shrimp.