Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup yellow stone-ground grits
• 3 cups milk
• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the grits, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until silky, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender, then toss in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Stir shrimp mixture into grits, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.