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Shrimp and Grits Bites

Shrimp seasoned and sautéed with shrimp is perfect over squares of gmits covered with cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quick grits
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 12 medium shrimp peeled
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the grits according to package directions, then stir in the cheddar.
  2. Pour into a lined pan and chill until firm, then cut into squares.
  3. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
  4. Saute the shrimp in butter with the garlic until pink.
  5. Crisp the grits squares in a hot skillet or under the broiler.
  6. Top each square with a shrimp and a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

Chilling the grits first is what makes them sliceable.