Shrimp and Grits
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3/4 cup yellow stone-ground grits
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2 cups milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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½ teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon butter 1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
(For spicier taste buds, add ¼ teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning)
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, chicken broth and seasoned salt to a boil. Stir in the grits, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until silky, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender, and then toss in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Stir shrimp mixture into grits, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot. Makes four servings.
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