Shrimp Grits

Always a hit at brunches. Just ask that Jenny girl.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1/4 to 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 pound fresh, sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic or both
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • cayenne (optional)
  • lil bit parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

First, make these grits.

Step 2

Next, melt butter in skillet. Sauté chopped onion, garlic and sliced mushrooms over medium heat until soft.

Step 3

Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turns pink, being careful not to overcook.

Step 4

Dissolve cornstarch in water (or be daring and use white wine) and add to skillet, along with salt, Worcestershire Sauce and cayenne, if desired.

Step 5

Stir over low heat until sauce thickens. Serve over grits. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.



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