INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups quick grits
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5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated to equal 2 cups
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1 tablespoon ground cumin shopping list
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
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2 bunches scallions, white and pale-green parts only, minced to equal 1/2 cup (save greens for garnish)
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12 medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise
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2 tablespoons butter, plus more for pan
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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vegetable oil, for sautéing
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1/2 cup seven-pepper jelly