Follow these steps for perfect results
onion
minced
green bell pepper
minced
garlic
minced
olive oil
shrimp
shelled and deveined
Worcestershire sauce
cayenne pepper
grits
hot cooked
butter
but into bits,softened
Mince the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.
Heat olive oil in a pan over moderately-low heat.
Add the minced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pan.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
Shell and devein the shrimp.
Add the shrimp to the pan.
Cook the mixture over moderately-high heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper.
Cook grits according to package directions.
Stir butter into cooked grits until melted.
Spoon hot grits onto a platter.
Top with butter.
Arrange shrimp mixture around and over grits.
Expert advice for the best results
For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce.
Use chicken broth instead of water for cooking the grits.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Grits can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a shallow bowl, garnished with chopped parsley.
Serve with a side of collard greens.
Top with crispy bacon.
Crisp acidity to cut through the richness.
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