Thick, Cheesy and Spicy Shrimp & Grits | The Prince Eats

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in cholesterol, while tuna is budget-friendly.

Clean and pat dry the shrimp.

Marinate the shrimp in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and olive oil for 15 minutes.

In a saucepan, combine chicken stock and milk and bring to a rapid boil.

Slowly stir in the grits once the liquid is boiling.

Cook the grits for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Turn off the heat and add cheese and butter to the grits, allowing residual heat to melt them.

In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat.

Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 45 seconds to 2 minutes on each side.

Turn off the heat and add chili garlic sauce and butter to the shrimp, allowing residual heat to melt the butter.

Optionally, serve with sautéed spinach and a fried egg.

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