Shrimp and Grits Dinner

This evening we wanted something light and quick to prepare. Shrimp and grits came to mind, along with a salad made with tomatoes and peppers from our garden. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, start to finish. I used chicken broth that I had saved in the freezer.



Shrimp and Grits

1 lb shrimp, deveined and precooked
4 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp Tabasco, or 1 tsp Creole seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth (more if you cook the grits in it.)
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 1/2 cups grits
3 cups of chopped salad greens
1 chopped yellow, red, or green pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Croutons

Preparation:
Toss the ingredients for the salad.
Boil water for the grits, and cook them according to the package directions.
Saute the onions and garlic in the butter.
Add the chicken broth, shrimp, and Tabasco or Creole seasoning.
Allow the shrimp to cook until it's completely heated through, about 3 minutes.
Place some grits on a plate. Scoop the shrimp out of the pan with a slotted spoon and place on top of the grits.
Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Sprinkle croutons on the salad.

This light dinner tastes wonderful paired with a chilled Pinot Grigio.

Shrimp with Feta Cheese

Shrimp with Feta Cheese
Caesar Salad

This is my favorite quick dinner for a hot summer day. It's a perfect way to use some of the tomatoes and basil from your garden. It makes a huge amount of food, so you might want to consider having some friends over for dinner when you prepare it. Serve it with a chilled, crisp, white wine and good conversation.

Ingredients:
1 pound of shrimp, (I usually buy the shrimp precooked so I don’t have to shell and devein.)
1 chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 cups of chopped tomatoes (You can use a 28 ounce can, but fresh is most delicious!)
3-4 medium sized leaves of fresh basil, chopped
1 sprig of fresh oregano, chopped
1 small bunch of parsley for garnish
Juice of ½ lemon
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup of organic chicken broth
1 can of sliced black olives
Crumbled feta cheese
1 pound of angel hair pasta

Ingredients for the salad:
1 head of romaine lettuce
Grated parmesan cheese
Croutons
Caesar salad dressing (Homemade or store bought.)

Preparation:
Put water on to boil for the pasta.
Cook the onions and garlic in oil.
Add the tomatoes, the fresh chopped herbs, and the chicken broth. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the herbs and tomatoes are soft.
Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
Cut up the romaine for the salad. Toss with dressing to coat the lettuce.
Add the shrimp and olives to the tomato mixture and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Drain the pasta. Serve the shrimp over the pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
Put the croutons on the salad and top with grated parmesan.