Shrimp & Grits

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and green tops. Peel and mince the garlic. Remove and discard the husks and silks of the corn. Cut the corn kernels off the cob; discard the cob. Zest the lemon. Quarter and deseed the lemon. Medium dice the zucchini. Halve the tomatoes. Grate the cheese. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl; toss with the paprika.

Step 2

In a medium pot, heat 3.75 cups of water and a big pinch of salt to boiling on high. Once boiling stir in the grits, lemon zest and corn; reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, 10 to 12 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the grits have thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and half the butter; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside in a warm place.

Step 3

While the grits cook, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the spiced shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

Step 4

In the pan used to cook the shrimp, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the garlic and white bottoms of the scallions; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the zucchini to the pan of vegetables; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add the cooked shrimp, tomatoes, remaining butter, the juice of all 4 lemon wedges and the green tops of the scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined and the tomatoes have softened slightly. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Divide the cooked grits between two dishes. Top with the finished vegetables and shrimp. Enjoy!