Low Country Shrimp & Creamed Grits

Ingredients

• 1 cup grits, white lilly or quick-cooking grits, of a different brand
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled tailed & devained
• 1 (12 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
• 1 (12 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Directions

1. 1

   Grits: Bring water and butter to boil, reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer 9 to 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk or cream. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 8 mintues, stirring frequently. set aside, keep warm.

2. 2

   Shrimp: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, red pepper and garlic until tender. stir in shrimp and soup (straight out the can without water added). Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp is done. Serve over creamed grits.