Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cup water
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste
• green onions for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil, stir in grits and milk. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in cheddar, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.

2. 2

   While grits cook, fry bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving the drippings.

3. 3

   Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Cook in bacon fat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp.

4. 4

   Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then deglaze with chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until reduced by half.

5. 5

   Stir in butter, return shrimp and bacon to the skillet, and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Spoon cheesy grits into bowls, top with shrimp and sauce, and garnish with green onions.