SOUTHERN GRITS WITH GARLIC BUTTERED SHRIMP RECIPE!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a different flavor profile.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner while canned tuna is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with a different color.

Pat dry the shrimp and season with a little salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Boil water for the grits.

Add 4 tablespoons of grits and 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon to the boiling water, stirring well.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook the grits according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.

Once the grits are done, add vegetable oil and salted butter to the grits, stirring to combine.

Add chopped garlic to the skillet and cook for about 35-40 seconds until fragrant.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until they curl and turn pink.

Sprinkle paprika and fresh parsley over the shrimp, then turn off the heat.

If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.

Cooking Techniques

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