Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Grits

The other day I made some sauteed spinach and decided it would go good with grits and I love garlic shrimp so it was natural for me to put them together. I actually liked this enough that I made it a few times in a row.



Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Grits: Serves 4

16oz Fresh Spinach - Rinsed
1 Small Onion - Diced
Salt & Pepper
2C Water
1C Grits (not instant!)
3C Milk
2tsp Butter
2tsp Olive Oil
2-3 Garlic Cloves - Minced
1lbs Shrimp – Peeled & De-veined

First we need to get the grits cooking! This is by far my favorite way to make them, they come out insanely creamy and buttery without a lot of butter needed. In a sauce pot bring the water to a boil, whisk in the grits and bring down to a simmer, allow the grits to thicken, stirring a few times a minute. Add the milk once the grits have thickened with some salt and pepper and bring back to a low boil/simmer. Continue to stir once every few minutes until the grits have thickened again, taste test to see if you need to add more salt / pepper (I always need more salt!) then add the butter and let it melt into the grits.

While the grits are cooking you can get the shrimp and spinach cooking. In a large saute pan over medium heat add a teaspoon of olive oil with half the garlic and let it cook for about a minute until the garlic is nice and fragrant. Add the shrimp with some salt and pepper and toss in the oil and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and the shrimp are no longer translucent. Remove to a bowl and set to the side.

In the same pan add the remainder of the oil and garlic, allow it to become fragrant, add the onions and cook them for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften, then add the spinach with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and let the spinach wilt down. You may have to put in half the spinach, let it wilt, then add the other half to fit it all in. Once it is all wilted remove the spinach to a colander and push out as much of the liquid as you can. I like to use a large spoon that I push against the edge of the colander.

Once it is all cooked place a large spoonful of grits in a bowl, add a scoop of spinach and top with some shrimp. Serve and Enjoy!

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WW: 9 Points Plus / serving