Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
• 1 lemon, juice only
• Tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups grits, quick cooking
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Combine shrimp with lemon juice and hot sauce to taste. Let sit.

2. 2

   Make grits according to box.

3. 3

   Fry bacon in large frying pan over medium heat until brown but still limp. Stir in onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender (about 5 min).

4. 4

   Add scallions. Sprinkle with flour. Cook 5 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in stock and remaining salt. Cook 5 minute.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Finish grits buy stirring in butter and cheese. Season with hot sauce and salt. Cover to keep warm.

8. 8

   Return gravy to medium heat. Stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque (5 min.). Serve over grits immediately.