Note that I find that people eat more shrimp when it is poached in the grits and they are peeled and deveined. I estimate that you need at least ½ pound of jumbo shrimp per person.

Start by removing the head and tail of the shrimp. This can be done using a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen shears for added convenience. Next, cut off the antennae, those tiny whisker-like ...