Rosemary Butter Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Creamy rosemary butter gives this Southern classic dish a fragrant twist! If you need a quick and easy, and may I say, crowd pleasing dish you have found it! Simple enough for the average Tuesday night and fancy enough for Saturday date night!

Author: Kimmy's Southern Cooking

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Rosemary Butter Shrimp over Cheesy Grits

Fresh rosemary adds such a wonderful flavor to these shrimp and cheesy grits.

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Ingredients

Cheesy Grits

• 2 c water
• 2 c milk
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 c grits, not instant grits
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 c grated cheddar cheese

Shrimp

• 1 stick butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 - 5 rosemary stems
• juice from 1/2 lemon or 2 t of lemon concentrate
• 1 lb raw shrimp, deveined and shelled

Instructions

Prepare Grits

1. In a sauce pan add water, milk, minced garlic and salt.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat to medium-low, slowly stir in grits, cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Prepare Shrimp

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190.5°C)
2. Melt butter in skillet.
3. Add minced garlic and rosemary and let simmer for several minutes.
4. Layer in shrimp in a single layer.
5. Bake in oven until the shrimp are done, about 10-15 minutes. Don't over cook.