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Spicy Thai Shrimp & Grits

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Cook Time: 15 minutes

425 Calories

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2 Servings

★★★★★

Rated by 1 customer

Ingredients

2 packages shrimp, thawed

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. paprika

½ tsp. cumin

½ tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. lime zest

½ cup quick cooking grits

2 cups water

Optional: sliced chili peppers for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet to medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.

Step 2

Place the chili powder, paprika, cumin and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix together then add the shrimp and coat it liberally with the seasoning.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes then remove from the heat.

Step 4

While the shrimp is cooking, start the grits by adding the grits and water to a pan and bring to a boil. Whisk the grits together as it boils to fully incorporate into the water.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and cover, cooking another 5 minutes until thick.

Step 6

Divide the grits into 2 bowls, top each bowl with half the shrimp. Add lime zest over the shrimp and grits. Serve with sliced chili peppers as desired.

Step 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2
Calories425
Amount/Serving% Daily Value
Carbs-
Fat-
Protein-

This Spicy Thai Shrimp & Grits is the ultimate comfort food. A southern classic made with rich and spicy flavors that takes 15 minutes to make.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

 

Ingredients

  • 2 packages shrimp, thawed
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. lime zest
  • ½ cup quick cooking grits
  • 2 cups water
  • Optional: sliced chili peppers for serving

 

How to Make It

  1. Heat a skillet to medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Place the chili powder, paprika, cumin and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix together then add the shrimp and coat it liberally with the seasoning.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes then remove from the heat.
  4. While the shrimp is cooking, start the grits by adding the grits and water to a pan and bring to a boil. Whisk the grits together as it boils to fully incorporate into the water.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and cover, cooking another 5 minutes until thick.
  6. Divide the grits into 2 bowls, top each bowl with half the shrimp. Add lime zest over the shrimp and grits. Serve with sliced chili peppers as desired.