Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 stripss bacon , chopped
• 1 pound shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 large clove garlic , minced

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook grits until tender according to package directions. Off heat, stir in Cheddar cheese and butter; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in the skillet.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, rinse shrimp; pat dry.

4. 4

   Cook shrimp in drippings in the same skillet over medium heat until begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add bacon, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic; continue cooking until shrimp are bright pink, about 3 minutes more.

5. 5

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