Name: Creamy grits with seared shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow corn grits; 1 2/3 cups water; 3/4 tsp salt; 8 oz large shrimp (21-25 count), peeled, deveined, and patted dry; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese; 1 green onions, thinly sliced; 4 olive oil cooking sprays

Nutrition

Per serving

455 calories

Protein: 45g; 39% of calories
Carbs: 44g; 38% of calories
Fat: 11g; 22% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

In a small saucepan, bring the water and half the salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, whisking every few minutes to prevent sticking, until the mixture is thick and the grains are tender. If the grits become too stiff, whisk in a splash of hot water.
While the grits simmer, toss the patted-dry shrimp in a bowl with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and the remaining salt until evenly coated.
Coat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot and the spray shimmers, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 minutes more until the shrimp are curled and opaque throughout. Done when opaque throughout, 145°F.
Remove the grits from the heat. Stir in the butter, shredded cheddar, and half of the green onions. Spoon the creamy grits into a bowl, arrange the seared shrimp on top, and garnish with the remaining green onions.

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