Shrimp and grits is a quick and easy dinner that is delicious and nutritious as well.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water or chicken broth

• 1 cup of Stone Ground Heritage Corn Grits (Jimmy Red Corn Grits or Blue Clarage Corn Grits)

• salt and pepper to taste

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 large cloves of garlic, minced

• oil for sauteing the shrimp (we use about 2 tbsp olive oil)

• 1 tsp cajun spice mix (or seasoning of your choice, we often use just paprika)

Instructions

1. Bring water/ broth to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.

2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

3. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the minced garlic, shrimp, and spices. Sautee for about 5 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked (turn pink).

4. To serve, spoon some grits into a shallow bowl and scoop some of the shrimp on top. Enjoy!