Grit Cakes with Shrimp is a fantastic way to use leftover grits. We freeze them, cut them and fry them to golden brown patties. Top them with delicious shrimp and. you have a whole new meal!
–Leftover prepared grits – All purpose flour – Olive oil – Pinch of salt – Butter – pinch of pepper -Cooked Shrimp
Once grits are cool enough to handle, pour them in a greased loaf pan or casserole dish. Make sure you have at least enough grits to cover about a half an inch of the bottom of the pan. Put a little plastic wrap right next to the surface of the grits and cover. Freeze them at least 2 hours or overnight.
Mix up flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll each square in flour mixture.
In a cast Iron or heavy skillet, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once bubbling, place grit cakes in and fry for 3 minutes.
Take those pan drippings and mix in some more butter and lemon juice and make a delicious pan sauce for the shrimp. Drizzle it over the top and it can change the whole taste of the dish.