Shrimp and Grits

Oh, how I love Shrimp & Grits! These grits alone are TO DIE FOR!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning
• 4  slices bacon
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Cook bacon, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a separate pan, bring water, bouillon, butter and grits to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 7 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, cover and set aside.
5. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease (or butter, if you prefer not to cook with bacon grease) to a skillet over medium high heat.
6. Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
7. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side.
8. Reduce the heat to medium and add the bacon, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
9. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic and scallions are softened and the shrimp are done.
10. Serve the grits in bowl and top with the shrimp. Enjoy!