Cajun Peppered Shrimp and Grits

From the Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Grits

• 6  cups water
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 (6 ounce) package  processed cheese with garlic
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• Shrimp

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  lbs medium shrimp, peeled
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup  chopped green onion
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
•  basil
•  thyme
•  oregano
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Grits:
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Grease a large saucepan with cooking spray.
4. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Stir in salt and grits.
6. Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally until water is absorbed and grits thicken.
7. Add butter, cheeses and Worcestershire.
8. Cook until cheese melts.
9. Pour into greased casserole dish and bake for about 20 minutes to set.
10. Shrimp:
11. In large saucepan, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
12. Add shrimp and sauté just until pink.
13. Stir in all ingredients and seasonings.
14. Simmer about 10 minutes.
15. Mixture will be very saucy.
16. Serve a scoop of grits surrounded with shrimp and sauce.
17. Serve with hot French bread for dipping.