Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 1green bell pepper, diced
• 30 gcheddar cheese, grated
• 15 mlolive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 70 gquick-cooking grits
• 1onion, finely diced
• 10 gbutter
• 1 tspsmoked paprika
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 150 graw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Method

1. Cook the grits in salted water according to the package instructions.
2. Once the grits are thick, stir in the butter and cheddar until melted and smooth. Keep warm.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and bell pepper until soft.
4. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, then add the shrimp and smoked paprika.
5. Cook the shrimp until completely pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Spoon the creamy grits into a bowl and top with the savory shrimp and vegetable mixture.