Shrimp and Grits

• 1/3 cup Stone-ground grits
• 1 1/3 cups Water or stock
• 1/3 cup Whole milk or cream
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Sharp cheddar (grated)
• 2 slices Bacon
• 150 g Shrimp (peeled/deveined)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 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.