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Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits

Jenna - Land of 10,000 Recipes
Buttery and cheesy grits are perfectly complemented by garlicky lemon shrimp. This easy dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and is perfect for those busy weeknights. This Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits is going to quickly become a family favorite!
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Grits

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup Quick Grits Quaker Original
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Shrimp

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring the chicken broth to boil over high heat.
    2 cups chicken broth
  • Once boiling, add in the grits, salt and pepper and stir. Cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to medium.
    ½ cup Quick Grits, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • When all of the liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes), remove the grits from the heat and stir in the butter and parmesan cheese. Leave the grits covered until ready to serve.
    2 Tbsp butter, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • While the grits are cooking, heat a pan over medium heat and add in the butter, olive oil and garlic. Saute until fragrant.
    3 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic
  • Add the shrimp, salt and pepper and cook the shrimp until no longer pink.
    1 lb shrimp, salt and pepper
  • Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley.
    1 lemon, 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
  • Serve the shrimp on top of the grits and enjoy!
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