Grits with Shrimp and Veggies

This is quick, easy and super delicious! Every bite is absolutely wonderful, tasty and filling. Super yum! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-3 cups water

-3/4 cup instant grits

-salt and pepper

-6 Tbs butter, divided

-3 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

-2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tail removed

-1/2 cup sherry cooking wine

-1.5 cups frozen peas

-10 oz cherry tomatoes, cut into half

-1 bunch green onions, roughly chopped

Directions:

Bring the water to a boil. Add the grits, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix well, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 Tbs of the butter and all the cheese. Season with a bit more salt and pepper. Once well mixed, cover to keep warm.

Heat the oil in large skillet. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the wine and peas. Bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes. Toss in the tomatoes and green onions. Add in the remaining butter. Cook for a couple of minutes or until the sauce is nice and thickened.

Serve immediately on top of the yummy grits, with plenty of buttery sauce. Yum! Enjoy!