Shrimp and Grits

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
Source: www.foodnetwork.com
Category: Shellfish

Ingredients
2 cups Water
1⁄2 cup Grits
1 1⁄2 tablespoon Butter
1 cup Sharp Cheddar (shredded)
1⁄2 pound Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
3 whole Bacon Slices (chopped)
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
1⁄2 cup Green Onions (chopped)
1 clove Garlic (chopped)
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
  2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well.
  3. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, green onions, and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
  4. Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Top with shrimp mixture, serve immediately.