scampi shrimp and grits

How To Make scampi shrimp and grits

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  Step 1
  To make the topping, mix together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese (the kind from a can is okay; 3 cheese blend is also okay.) in a small bowl. Add the melted butter, stirring until crumbs are evenly coated.
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  Step 2
  Pour crumb mixture into a small skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Stir constantly until crumbs begin to toast and brown lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
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  Step 3
  To prepare the grits, pour the water into a 2 or 3 quart saucepan; add the salt. Bring water to boil over high heat.
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  Step 4
  While stirring, add the grits to the boiling water; set heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly for 7-8 minutes, until grits are thickened.
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  Step 5
  Remove from heat and add the butter, cream cheese, grated garlic cheese, garlic powder and seasoned salt, stirring until cheese is melted and well combined. Cover pan and keep warm.
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  Step 6
  Place a large skillet over medium/medium-high heat; add the olive oil. When oil is heated, add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 2-3 minutes, until pink and no longer translucent.
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  Step 7
  Remove shrimp to a bowl; cover and keep warm.
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  Step 8
  Add finely minced garlic to the skillet in which the shrimp were cooked. Saute garlic for a minute or two over medium heat, adding a few extra drops of oil if necessary (do not brown the garlic.)
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  Step 9
  Add the white wine and the juice of the lemon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has reduced by half.
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  Step 10
  Remove from heat. Stir in the Italian herb seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to cool for a couple of minutes while you check on the grits, then add the butter, stirring until melted and incorporated.
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  Step 11
  Add the cooked shrimp to the wine sauce and place over low heat to rewarm before plating. Taste test for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.
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  Step 12
  For each of 4 plates, add about 1/4 of the warm grits, making a shallow well in the middle; add 1/4 of the shrimp and a generous amount of the sauce; sprinkle with about 1/2 tablespoon of prepared panko-parm topping; garnish with a scattering of snipped chives or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
• Step 13
  (P.S.) Save any leftover panko-parm topping. It's great on salads or soup!
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