The Nitty Gritty

A fantastic dish provided by Jessica Meiczinger of Simply Divine Events .

SHRIMP AND GRITS 

Great Appetizer or main dish

• 1 cup Yellow Grits
• 4 cups of Water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Pepper to taste
• ½ a bunch of Green Onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese shredded
• ½ to 1 bottle of BBQ Sauce 
• A couple dashes of hot sauce 
• 1 ½ pounds of Shrimp: peeled and deveined
• 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon of garlic

For the Grits:

Bring 4 cups of water and 1 tsp. of salt to a rapid boil.  Whisk in 1 cup of grits. Cook and stir until boiling.  Cover and reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter, the chopped green onion  and the cheese.  You might have to add a little salt and pepper to taste.

For the Shrimp:

Heat 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil in a saut'e pan over medium heat.  Add garlic and Shrimp.  Cook until pink.  Add BBQ sauce and hot sauce.

To serve:  Spoon out grits and then top with the shrimp