Shrimp and Grits

Because it's so easy to keep the ingredients on hand, this is a great last-minute dinner.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen is fine)
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed (or minced)
• 1  cup chicken broth, divided
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 2  teaspoons all-purpose flour
•  hot cooked grits

Directions

1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw as directed on package. Rinse and drain.
2. Combine Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, and paprika in a large bowl Add shrimp and toss to coat.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saut 1 minute. Add shrimp, 3/4 cup broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving broth mixture in skillet.
4. Whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup broth until blended. Whisk into broth mixture in skillet and cook, stirring or whisking constantly, 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Serve immediately over hot grits.