Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 15

Cook: 15

Total: 30

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

5 stars (49 ratings)

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
¼ cup dry white wine*
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

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 cast iron 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.

Notes

*Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.

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