Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

Speedy comfort food at its best! Perfectly garlicky, buttery shrimp cooked so so quickly, served with the creamiest grits!

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Yield: 4 servings
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick cooking grits
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups whole milk
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

• Cook grits according to package instructions using chicken stock and milk in place of water; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter until melted, about 1 minute; set aside and keep warm.
• Melt remaining 7 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and paprika until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in white wine and Worcestershire.
• Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and lemon juice.
• Serve immediately with grits, garnished with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; if desired.

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