Grits With Greens and Shrimp
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grits, uncooked
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1 -2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled
- 1⁄3 1/3 lb turnip greens or 1/3 lb arugula
directions
- Bring the milk and water to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed nonstick saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the grits and the garlic and bring just to a boil.
- Cook until soft and creamy, adding heavy cream as needed, to make a loose but not runny mixture.
- Add as much butter and cheese as desired, stirring to make sure the cheese doesn't stick.
- Add the shrimp and cook a few minutes more, until pink.
- Fold in the washed and dried greens and remove from the heat. The greens will cook in the hot grits.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mercy
Longwood, FL
Greetings everyone!
My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years.
I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.