Shrimp & Grits

recipe

• Step 1
  Thaw the shrimp if needed. Wash the pepper & remove the seeds. Dice the pepper.
• Step 2
  Rinse & thinly slice the scallions on an angle. Separate the green & white parts.
• Step 3
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add white slices of scallions, chopped pepper & fire roasted tomatoes. Mix it all together. Reduce the heat & stir in creole seasoning. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 7-8 min, or until the pepper is tender.
• Step 4
  As the veggies cook, boil water for the grits in a small pot. (Ratio = 1 cup water : 1/4 cup grits) When the water begins to boil, add grits & a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously for 1 min. Reduce the heat to low. Cover & cook for 5 min or according to package instructions.
• Step 5
  Once the grits are cooked, add a dab of butter, half of the heavy cream & whisk it all together. Add cheese & whisk until combined. Remove from heat & set aside.
• Step 6
  Add shrimp to the pan with veggies in an even layer. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 min, or until the shrimp are pink & fully cooked, flipping halfway.
• Step 7
  Pour in the remaining heavy cream. Stir & cook for 1 more min.
• Step 8
  Serve the grits topped with the saucy shrimp. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions & enjoy!