A marvelous twist on a southern classic. Bold & zesty with spicy seasonings, hot sauce, & creamy blue cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup yellow corn grits (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 4 ounces blue cheese, chopped (i prefer to use a solid wedge of blue cheese rather than buying it already crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons frank's hot sauce (or your preferred brand)
- 1 1/2 pounds large fresh florida pink shrimp (or whatever is available!)
Instruction
- Heat 3 cups chicken stock in a pot over medium heat
- Add the grits, salt, and pepper, and whisk thoroughly to incorporate them.
- Let them simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, whisking regularly and adding more stock periodically if needed to maintain your desired texture.
- Remove from heat, add blue cheese, and stir thoroughly. Spoon onto a plate and top with shrimp, finely chopped celery and parsley, snipped chives, crumbled blue cheese and more hot sauce if desired. Enjoy ya'll!
