Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt + dash
  • 1 cup stone ground grits (NOT instant!)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • dash cayenne pepper

Instruction

  • Bring the water, milk, 1/2 cup butter and salt to just a boil.
  • Add the grits and stir.
  • Cook over low heat 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  • Add the cheese and stir, cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a large saucepan cook bacon until brown, remove bacon leaving grease in pan.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until pink.
  • Chop bacon and return to pan along with 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne and garlic.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes. Spoon grits into bowl and top with shrimp mixture.
  • Serve immediately.