Cheesy Grits with Shrimp

• 4 cups water
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup stone-ground, old-fashioned grits
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1 large clove garlic, minced

1. Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits, cover with a lid, and cook until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.

2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Fry bacon in a large skillet until browned; drain well. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley, scallions, and garlic. Saute for
3 minutes.

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

yield: 4 servings