Blackened Shrimp and Grits with Smoked Gouda Grits – Marithyme Seafood

Ingredients

• 1-1.5 Pound MSC Wild Caught Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
• 2 Tbsp MSC Ocean Spice Blend or any blackening seasoning
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 Cup White Onion, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Celery, Finely Chopped
• 1 tsp Salt and Pepper
• 1 Tbsp All Purpose flour (may need more depending on desired roux thickness)
• 1 Cup Chicken broth
• 1 Cup Stone ground Grits
• 1 Cup Whole Milk (use half-and-half for a more decadent grit)
• 3 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Smoked Gouda, shredded