Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup instant grits
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
• juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
• 2 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. 1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil over high heat, uncovered. Uncover and slowly whisk in the grits, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 min. Stir in the parmesan and 1 Tbsp butter. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
2. 2. Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp butter in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and cayenne, and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are pink, 3-4 min. Remove from heat and add 2 Tbsp water, the lemon juice and parsley; stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3. Divide the grits and top with shrimp and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges