# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Parmesan Grits
01 - 1 cup stone-ground grits
02 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Shrimp Preparation
08 - 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Garnish
17 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese
18 - Chopped chives or scallions
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth and whole milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
02 - Slowly whisk in the stone-ground grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring regularly, until thick and creamy, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
03 - Blend in unsalted butter, grated Parmesan, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth. Cover pan to keep warm.
04 - Pat shrimp dry. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until opaque.
06 - Drizzle lemon juice over cooked shrimp and toss with chopped fresh parsley.
07 - Spoon hot Parmesan grits into serving bowls. Top with shrimp. Finish with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of chives or scallions.
