Perfect for a quick and easy dinner, this classic shrimp and grits combo is made even better with the addition of rich and creamy gravy.
Recipe tags: gravy mix, moderate difficulty, dinner, other
| 1 cup | white corn grits |
| ¼ cup | butter, divided |
| 2 Tbsp | lemon juice, divided |
| ½ tsp | each salt and pepper, divided |
| 1 | onion, diced |
| 2 | stalks celery, diced |
| 1 | green pepper, diced |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 Tbsp | finely chopped fresh thyme |
| 1 lb | peeled deveined shrimp, tail removed (21-25 count) |
| 1 pkg | Southeastern Mills® Peppered Gravy Mix |
| 4 | green onions, thinly sliced |
Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in saucepan. Stir in grits and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Increase heat to medium. Uncover and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes or liquid is absorbed and grits are tender. Remove from heat and stir in 3 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp lemon juice and half of the salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper for 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until curled and cooked through. Stir in remaining lemon juice.
Prepare Peppered Gravy Mix according to package directions.
Divide grits among 4 serving dishes. Top with shrimp and vegetables, a heaping spoonful of gravy and green onions. Serve remaining gravy on the side.