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Lara Lyn Carter

Shrimp and Grits

Just like the South, the recipe for shrimp and grits varies from one part of the South to the other.
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup coarse ground grits
  • 8 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large Vidalia onion (or any sweet onion) chopped
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped

Instructions
 

  • For the grits, bring the chicken broth and pepper to a boil.
  • Add the grits to the broth and cook covered over low-medium heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add water ¼ cup at a time as needed during the cooking to keep the grits from sticking.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the Parmesan cheese and stir to allow it to dissolve into the grits.
  • For the onions, pour the olive oil in a skillet over low-medium heat and add the onion and salt. Cook for 15 minutes until caramelized.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the shrimp on a greased baking sheet.
  • Mix the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary and pour over the shrimp. Roast the shrimp for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the grits into large bowls and divide the onions and shrimp evenly among the grits.
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