Ingredients
Grits:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups milk
3 cups instant grits
2 cups of a three-cheese blend (Asiago, Parmesan, Romano)
1/2 stick of butter
1 Tbs. minced garlic (fresh from jar)
salt to taste
Shrimp:
1/2 pound of thick pepper bacon, chopped
1pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 red onion, jullian sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tbs. butter
fresh parsley
Preparation
For Grits:
In a saucepan, pour in heavy cream, milk and butter and bring to slight boil, then reduce and simmer. Add the grits and stir for 5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cheeses. Lightly season with salt.
For Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and onions. Cook until brown and lightly crisp. Add butter, chicken stock and shrimp and simmer for 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked and remove from stove.
Scoop grits into bowls and spoon shrimp mixture onto the center and garnish with parsley.
