Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp and Grits

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grits
• 4 cups water
• Salt
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter and cheese.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in heavy cream and green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Serve shrimp over the creamy grits, drizzling with hot sauce if desired.