THIS FOR MY DAUGHTER TANYA WHO LIVES IN THE SOUTH ENJOY DAD

SHRIMP SOUTHERN STYLE WITH GRITS by CHEF DAN:


Serves 4



INGREDIENTS:



1-1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact

1 packet instant grits (original flavor) about 1/2- cup

2 tablespoons butter

1/4-cup parmesan cheese

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4- teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste



DIRECTIONS:



1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a sauce pan over high-heat.

2. Slowly whisk in the grits, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2- teaspoon pepper.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally, until thickened, About 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon butter.

5. Cover to keep warm.

6. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

7. In a skillet add 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-heat.

8. Add shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes; cook tossing until shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.

9. Remove from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of water, lemon juice, and cilantro.

10. Stir to cover the shrimp with sauce and season with salt and pepper.

11. Divide the grits among shallow bowls and top with the shrimp and sauce.

12. Serve with lime wedges.



ENJOY DAN: hallelujah