INGREDIENTS

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups water

1 cup stone-ground grits

3 tablespoons butter

4 teaspoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 cup thinly sliced scallions

I small onion (diced )

I red bell pepper (diced)

1 large clove garlic (minced)

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning or creole seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare grits according to package instructions. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Season with old bay and black pepper. Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft .

Add shrimp, lemon juice, parsley and scallions. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.

Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture on top. Serve immediately.