HOW TO MAKE THE MOST AMAZING "MARRY ME" SHRIMP AND GRITS | 30-MINUTE EASY RECIPE TUTORIAL

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Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

Add salt to taste once the water is boiling.

Whisk in 1.5 cups of grits to avoid clumps.

Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, stir in butter, white cheddar cheese, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream into the grits.

Set the grits aside.

Season 0.5 pounds of peeled and deveined medium shrimp with olive oil, paprika, and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp in a single layer.

Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add butter and 0.5 diced onion, sauté until translucent.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté briefly to avoid burning.

Pour in 0.5 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.

Add 1 pint of heavy cream to the skillet and reduce heat to low.

Season the sauce with 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon oregano, and 0.25 teaspoon dried basil. Adjust salt to taste.

Stir in 0.5 cup of cheese (preferably parmesan, but white cheddar can be used).

Allow the sauce to thicken, then add sundried tomatoes and chopped spinach.

Add additional paprika for color if desired.

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.

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