in a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
add red onion, yellow onion and mushrooms - allow to caramelize slightly, about 5 min
3 Tbsp red onion, 3 tbsp yellow onion, 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
add the red pepper, tomatoes, shrimp, capers and blackening seasoning. stir to coat and keep the skillet moving around
3 tbsp roasted red pepper, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 16 large shrimp, 1 Tbsp capers, 1 1/2 tbsp blackening seasoning
once the shrimp is seared on both sides (slightly pink and not opaque), add the garlic and saute for 10 seconds
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
stir in the wine to deglaze and reduce to medium heat - allow wine to reduce for about 3 min until slight thickened
2 cups dry white wine
remove from heat and stir in spinach, green onion and butter
1 cup spinach leaves, 3 tbsp green onion, 4 tbsp butter
wilt spinach and stir until butter is melted and sauce appears glossy.
Assembly
just before serving, remove grits from refrigerator and cut into four large squares
coat both sides of each cake in flour and preheat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat
1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup vegetable oil
lay grit cakes into hot oil until golden brown – be sure to fry each side about 2-3 min per side
place one grits cake in a shallow bowl and cover with the shrimp sauce. serve with lemon wedges and grate lemon zest over the top