Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• Yellow corn grits

  regular/quick, dry, enriched

  ½ cup or 85g

• Butter

  unsalted

  2 tbsp or 28g

• Shrimp

  raw

  8 oz or 227g

• Salt

  table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

• Black pepper

  ground

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Paprika

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Cayenne pepper

  1 pinch or 0.4g

• Hot sauce

  2 tsp or 9g

Directions

1. Cook the grits according to package directions until thick and creamy, then stir in half of the butter until melted; keep warm.
2. Pat the shrimp dry. Season all over with the salt, black pepper, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne.
3. Heat remaining butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and just opaque, about 1–2 minutes per side.
4. Pour in the hot sauce and toss to coat. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
5. Spoon the warm grits into bowls and top with the spicy shrimp, drizzling any pan sauce over the top. Serve immediately.