INGREDIENTS
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4 cups water
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1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) grits
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1/4 – 1/2 tsp. salt
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1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or use shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, or use tempeh for a vegetarian alternative
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1 Tbsp. dried oregano
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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1 tsp. salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
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1/2 tsp. chili powder, or use 1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder
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1/2 tsp. black pepper
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2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil