Shrimp & Grits

This recipe appeared on a Food TV network show. The recipe is courtesy of Martha Nesbit

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  stone-ground grits
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6  slices bacon, chopped
• 4  teaspoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley
• 1  cup  thinly sliced scallion
• 1  clove garlic, minced

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add salt and pepper.
3. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed about 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
5. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
6. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.
7. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink.
8. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions and garlic.
9. Saute for 3 minutes.
10. Spoon grits into a serving bowl.
11. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.