Creamy Garlic and Tomato Shrimp and Fontina Grits | CarnalDish

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
• 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined SEE NOTE BELOW
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
• squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup coarse grits, or quick-grits (SEE NOTE BELOW)
• pinch of baking powder (SEE NOTE BELOW)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• black pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• 1/3 cup shredded fontina cheese (can use cheddar)