I love shrimp and grits. Everyone who tries it loves shrimp and grits. This is not a standard shrimp and grits recipe, but try it anyway. You will love it. Problem is, inland people just can't get really fresh shrimp. You should probably go with frozen, because at least its frozen soon after its caught. Two days on ice, three days max, any seafood is nasty. You live in Iowa eating shrimp or grouper, you're eating something I would never even touch.