Shrimp Grits Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup grits (quick-cooking)
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add grits and cook according to package instructions.

2. 2

   Stir in cheese until melted. Keep warm.

3. 3

   In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice. Serve shrimp over grits.