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    Shrimp Scampi & Creamy Grits

    Published: Apr 8, 2019 » Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    Hello hello! Welcome back. Today I'm blabbing for a brief moment about shrimp scampi.

    I love everything about it. I think it is the first shrimp dish I ever tried and actually liked. If you've been following along with me, then you know that I was a rather picky eater as a child.

    Anyway, these shrimpies are straight up bathing in saucy goodness. Olive oil, butter, white wine, garlicy goodness. Paired with creamy grits makes this a perfect comfort dish. When the sauce of the scampi blends into the grits, it's heaven.

    Side note, this weekend was absolutely beautiful. The first time I was able to sit outside without a coat on and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Very excited for that to become a normal thing.

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    Shrimp Scampi and Creamy Grits

    Creamy grits with shrimp in a light and lemony scampi sauce.
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    INGREDIENTS 

    For the grits:

    • 1 cup stone ground grits
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • salt & pepper

    For the shrimp scampi:

    • 1 ½ lb fresh shrimp I buy them cleaned up already
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup dry white wine
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • salt & pepper
    • 2 tablespoon parsley
    • 1 lemon

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a medium pot, bring the water, milk and a pinch of salt to a boil. Once at a boil, add in the grits and reduce to a simmer. 
    • In about 15 minutes, stir in the butter and cream and simmer until desired consistency - about 5 more minutes 
    • Simultaneously, in a medium pan on medium heat, sauté the garlic in the butter and olive oil. Once fragrant, about 3 minutes, deglaze with the white wine and juice from half a lemon. 
    • Once the white wine has reduced for a few minutes, add the shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Cook on each side for approx. 2-3 minutes. 
    • Serve the shrimp over the grits with a sprinkle of parsley and squeeze of lemon. 
    Author: Haley
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