Shrimp and Grits

Creamy cheese grits topped with Cajun-spiced sautéed shrimp.

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups water or milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 14 oz shrimp, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Steps

1. Whisk grits into boiling water or milk; simmer 20 minutes, stirring.
2. Stir in cheddar and some butter until creamy.
3. Melt remaining butter and sauté garlic briefly.
4. Season shrimp with Cajun spice and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
5. Spoon grits into bowls and top with shrimp.