Garlic Cheese Grits and Shrimp

Garlic Cheese Grits and Shrimp

Ingredients:

3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup grits
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces processed Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring 3 cups chicken broth and salt to a boil in medium saucepan; slowly stir in grits. Cover saucepan; reduce heat to low.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.

Once cooked, stir in cubed processed cheese, 2 garlic cloves (minced) and cayenne pepper.

Keep grits warm, stirring occasionally over low heat.

HINT: If you want your grits extra creamy, add half and half to the saucepan.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Saute 3 garlic cloves (minced) and tomatoes until tomatoes softens.

Add the shrimp and lemon juice and saute until pink.

Season with salt and pepper.

Spread warm grits on a serving platter and pour shrimp mixture on top.

4 servings