Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

This cheesy shrimp and grits can be made as a starter or entree, and includes sharp cheddar cheese and bacon along with shrimp sauteed in bacon fat.

Ingredients

• 8 oz stone-ground grits
• 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese – shredded
• 16 oz. shrimp – peeled and deveined
• 6 slices bacon – chopped
• 3 TBL butter
• 32 oz. water
• 4 tsp lemon juice
• 2 TBL chopped parsley
• 1 cup scallions – thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic – large, minced
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Process

1. Mise en place – measure and prepare your ingredients prior to starting
2. Make grits
   1. Bring water to a boil, and add salt and pepper.
   2. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, ~25 mins.
   3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
3. Saute Shrimp
   1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
   2. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.
   3. In bacon grease, saute the shrimp until it turns pink (1 – 2 mins).
   4. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic.
   5. Saute for another 3 mins.
4. Plating
   1. Spoon grits into a serving bowl.
   2. Add shrimp mixture to the top.
   3. Serve immediately.