R ich and cheesy, shrimp and grits is the comfort food staple I'll welcome all year long. If you've never made grits before, ...

It is also where I learned to cook the peeled and deveined shrimp directly in the hot steamy grits. I wrote about that version—accented with wilted baby spinach and cherry tomatoes—about 10 ...

add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they turn pink and curl, 4 to 5 minutes (do not overcook). Season with salt and pepper. (For a spicier taste, add additional cayenne.) Place the grits on ...