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Southern Shrimp and Grits

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Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen
Servings: 4
Prep Time: n/a
Cook Time: 30 Min.
What you need:
* 4 slice bacon
* 4 c. water
* 1 c. old-fashioned grits
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 1 c. (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1 lb. frozen peeled and deveined medium-sized uncooked shrimp, thawed
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. hot sauce
* 2 scallions, sliced
What to do:
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil; stir in grits and salt, cover, and cook 15 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat to low, add cheese, and stir until melted.
3. Heat drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic to skillet. Saute 3 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, and scallions and heat 1 minute.
4. Spoon grits into a bowl, top with shrimp mixture, and sprinkle with bacon.

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