CHARLESTON STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup water
2 cups milk
1 cup + 2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt + dash
1 cup stone ground grits (NOT instant!)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
½ lb bacon
1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp minced garlic
dash cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Bring the water, milk, 1 cup butter and salt to just a boil.

2.Add the grits and stir.

3.Cook over low heat 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.

4.Add the cheese and stir, cook an additional 10 minutes.

5.Meanwhile in a large saucepan cook bacon until brown, remove bacon leaving grease in pan.

6.Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until pink.

7.Chop bacon and return to pan along with lemon juice, parsley, cayenne and garlic.

8.Cook 2-3 minutes. Spoon grits into bowl and top with shrimp mixture.

9.Serve immediately.