Bourbon Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

The bourbon-infused shrimp in this recipe go well with the creamy, cheesy grits to make a tasty Southern-style dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup grits
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they start to turn pink

Pour in bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes

Stir to combine and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and shrimp are fully cooked

Season with salt and pepper to taste

In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil

Slowly whisk in grits and reduce heat to low

Cook grits according to package instructions, stirring occasionally

Once grits are cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and butter until melted and creamy

Serve bourbon shrimp over cheesy grits, garnished with chopped green onions