Soul Food Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup stone‑ground grits
• 2 cups water
• 8 large, peeled shrimp
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 stalk, sliced green onion
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to boil, add a pinch of salt, stir in grits; reduce heat and simmer 5‑7 minutes until thickened.

2. 2

   While grits cook, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet; add shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook 2‑3 minutes per side until pink.

3. 3

   Remove shrimp; add remaining butter, lemon juice, and green onion to the pan; stir to create sauce.

4. 4

   Serve grits in bowls, top with shrimp and pan sauce.