This super-easy twist on a Southern classic can be made in no time. Frozen corn instead of peas works nicely too!
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup instant grits
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 1/4 pounds large peeled, deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 ounces frozen peas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium covered saucepan over high heat. Uncover and slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter and the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until the shrimp just start to turn bright pink on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and the peas, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the peas are tender, 2 to 3 minutes (if the pan gets too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time). Add the tomatoes and scallions and toss with the shrimp and peas. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and swirl the pan until there’s a thick sauce.
- Serve the grits on a large platter and top with the shrimp, vegetables and butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 510 |
| Total Fat | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 36 g |
| Cholesterol | 270 mg |
| Sodium | 772 mg |
Reviews
Fast, easy, and, delicious! I didn’t give it 5 stars because it was a little bland for me and my family…..added thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder to grits and shrimp mixture. Would definitely make it again!