Name: Cheesy Shrimp and Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Water - 4 cups; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 4 cups; Stone-ground grits - 1 cup; Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - 2 cups; Butter - 3 tablespoons; Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 pound; Bacon, chopped - 6 slices; Thinly sliced scallions - 1 cup; Chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons; Garlic, minced - 1 large clove; Lemon juice - 4 teaspoons

Ingredients for - Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

1. Water 4 cups

2. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 cups

3. Stone-ground grits 1 cup

4. Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cups

5. Butter 3 tablespoons

6. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound

7. Bacon, chopped 6 slices

8. Thinly sliced scallions 1 cup

9. Chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons

10. Garlic, minced 1 large clove

11. Lemon juice 4 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

1 . Stage

Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add salt and pepper. Stir in grits; reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese and butter. Cover and set aside.

2 . Stage

Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

3 . Stage

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

4 . Stage

Heat remaining bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp until bright pink on the outside and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice; cook for 3 minutes.

5 . Stage

Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and mix well. Serve immediately.