Shrimp and Grits

• 1 1/3 cups Stone-ground grits
• 5 1/3 cups Water or stock
• 1 1/3 cups Whole milk or cream
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 8 tbsp Sharp cheddar (grated)
• 8 slices Bacon
• 600 g Shrimp (peeled/deveined)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 tsp Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 4 tbsp Green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Simmer grits in water with a pinch of salt, stirring often, 20–25 minutes until tender. Stir in milk, butter, and cheese until creamy.
2. Step 2: Cook bacon until crisp; crumble and reserve, keeping 1–2 tbsp fat in the pan.
3. Step 3: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Sauté in bacon fat with garlic 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Splash with lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Spoon grits into bowls; top with shrimp, bacon, and green onions.