Shrimp and Cheddar grits

By jawilliams628

312 calories, 14 g fat, 146 mg chol., 572 mg sodium, 22 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 TBSP butter
• 1 TBSP vegetable oil
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
• 3 TBSP snipped fresh parsley
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• few dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
• 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring the water and salt to boiling. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for about 20 min or until thick, sitrring frequently. Add cheese and butter; stir until melted. Set aside

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium hea. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in parsley, pepper and hot pepper sauce until combined.

Transfer grits to a serving dish. Top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions.