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Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Spicy Shrimp and Grits

• 1/2 cup quick cooking grits
• 1/2 cup chopped smoked sausage
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 4 scallions, sliced thin
• 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, minced
• 2  cloves garlic minced
• 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (we used precooked shrimp)
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 
• Salt and pepper
• Hot sauce

Make the grits according to the package directions, using chicken broth instead of water.  When they're cooked stir in cheese, scallions and some salt and pepper.  Cover.

Heat the oil in medium saute pan over medium heat.  Add the smoked sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic cook until lightly browned 5-7 minutes. Add shrimp and tomatoes and Old Bay seasoning and cook until shrimp are pink and firm ( if using precooked shrimp, heat through).  Add salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste,  Serve the shrimp over the hot grits and garnish with scallions.  Makes 2 servings.


Recipe from November 2008 issue of Men's Health Magazine

My 365 Project Extras

I wish I would have chosen this photo for the 365 blog. 

Tired out on New Year's Eve

Giving dad a little smooch.

More New Year's Eve fun.

Christmas 2010

O opening his paperjam drums on Christmas Eve

Watching Aliens in the Attic with Grandpa

Who's gonna clean up this mess?