Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Lowcountry classic with creamy stone-ground grits and garlicky shrimp.

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cup water or stock
• 1 cup sharp cheddar
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb large shrimp
• 4 strips bacon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon
• green onions

Instructions

Bring stock to a boil, whisk in grits, reduce heat and cook 25 minutes, stirring often.

Stir in cream and cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Cook bacon until crisp; reserve fat. Set bacon aside.

In bacon fat, sauté garlic 30 seconds, add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side.

Off heat, add butter and lemon juice.

Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp, bacon, and green onions.