Donna's Quick Shrimp and Grits

Dear Friends, we have been blessed with visiting family and friends for the past few weeks and have been eating out at the fabulous restaurants in our area so I have not been in the kitchen creating new dishes lately.  However, tonight I got back into the groove and pulled together a very quick and tasty shrimp and grits dish that is a meal unto itself!  By microwaving the grits instead of cooking them on the stove top, you will save almost 30 minutes.  I hope you give it a try - it really is delicious!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Quick Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients:

½ cup white corn grits

¼ teaspoon salt

1½ cups hot water

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

1 pound large shrimp (31-35), peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

One 14.5 ounce can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes

1 Tablespoon bacon bits

1 Tablespoon green onions or chives, chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese, shredded

Method:

For the grits, mix together the grits, salt and water and microwave on High for 3 minutes.  Add butter, stir and set aside.

For the shrimp sauce, mix the shrimp and Old Bay Seasoning in a bowl.  Heat the oil on High in frying pan and saute the shrimp until just cooked, about 2 – 3 minutes.  Add the garlic, toss, and place all in clean bowl.  Mix together remaining ingredients except cheese in pan and cook about 3 – 4 minutes, until sauce starts to slightly thicken.  Add the shrimp mixture back to the pan and stir until heated through.

Divide the grits into 2 bowls and top with shrimp sauce.  Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

Serves 2.

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