Blackened Shrimp and Grits

This blackened shrimp and grits is from skinnytaste.com. It is so delicious! I use the blackening seasoning for other fish as well and it works great!

*This is GLUTEN FREE*

Ingredients

• 1 pound cleaned and deveined shrimp
• olive oil to coat
• lime wedges for serving
• green onions for serving

Blackening Seasoning

• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon course sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Clean and devein shrimp.

Coat with a dash of olive oil or spray with a spray bottle of olive oil.

In a small bowl, mix spices together. Coat spices on shrimp.

When ready to cook, heat skillet to medium.

Place shrimp in skillet. Cook on each side about 2 minutes or until not opaque anymore.

If making grits, see this cheesey corn grits recipe… Or see below…

Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside. Use 1/2 cup chicken broth (reserved from the grits recipe) to deglaze the pan for a sauce to pour over the grits.

Place shrimp on grits and pour a little bit of the glaze over the top and serve.

Top with green onion and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Cheese Corn Grits

• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon course sea salt
• 1 cup medium grind, course ground cornmeal
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, plus more to taste

Directions for Grits

Bring broth, water, milk and salt to a slow boil.

Add cornmeal to the liquid slowly until they are well incorporated.

Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes so they don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.

Once they are smooth, but thick, add in the butter, sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan. Mix well.

Add cheese and/or salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!