TRUE GRITS

Kardea Brown gives classic shrimp and grits a twist—with mushrooms!

SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

ACTIVE: 40 min l TOTAL: 40 min l SERVES: 4

FOR THE GRITS

2 cups half-and-half or whole milk Sea salt

1 cup old-fashioned grits

2 ounces gruyère cheese, shredded (about ½ cup)

2 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded (about ½ cup)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Freshly ground pepper

FOR THE SHRIMP AND GRAVY

12 ounces medium wild shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder Sea salt and freshly ground pepper