Shrimp & Barley Grits
This satisfying recipe puts a twist on the comforting shrimp and grits you know, adding paprika, tomatoes and spinach to keep it healthy and delicious.
Bring the water to a boil and season with a pinch of salt and add in the grits. Cook for about 20 minutes on low heat, stirring often, until smooth and creamy. Cover and remove from the heat while you cook the shrimp.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the shrimp and season with the paprika, salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes and remove from the pan to a plate.
To the skillet, add in the onions and the garlic and cook until translucent, about 4 more minutes. Add in the tomatoes and cover with a lid. Cook until the tomatoes become saucy and then add in the spinach. Taste for seasoning and stir the shrimp back into the pan.
Plate the shrimp over the grits and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Bring the water to a boil and season with a pinch of salt and add in the grits. Cook for about 20 minutes on low heat, stirring often, until smooth and creamy. Cover and remove from the heat while you cook the shrimp.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the shrimp and season with the paprika, salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes and remove from the pan to a plate.
To the skillet, add in the onions and the garlic and cook until translucent, about 4 more minutes. Add in the tomatoes and cover with a lid. Cook until the tomatoes become saucy and then add in the spinach. Taste for seasoning and stir the shrimp back into the pan.
Plate the shrimp over the grits and serve.
What brand of Barley Grits do you use?
I used a brand called shiloh farms. You can find it on Amazon.
Thank you. Your recipe sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it!!