SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• SHRIMP:
• 8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 garlic clove cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
• 4 eco-friendly onions, chopped

Directions

• Inside a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, pepper and salt to some boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and prepare for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring from time to time. Stir in cheese until melted. Put aside and warm.
• Inside a large skillet, prepare bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to sponges having a slotted spoon drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic clove and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.