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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits

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

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
Directions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme and paprika until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in white wine and Worcestershire.
  5. Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and lemon juice.
  7. Serve immediately with grits, garnished with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; if desired.