Shrimp with Cheese Grits

Name: Shrimp with Cheese Grits
Yield: Yield: 4 Servings.
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: ¾ cup regular grits (do not use quick-cooking grits); Salt to taste, if desired; 3½ cups water; 1 pound fresh shrimp in the shell; 12 drops Tabasco sauce; ¼ cup finely chopped parsley; 1 cup finely chopped scallion(s), including green part; 6 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 1 garlic clove, finely minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2½ ounces bacon, finely diced (about ½ cup); ¼ cup corn, peanut, or vegetable oil; 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated; 3 tablespoons butter

Preparation info

Yield:
4
Servings.

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Craig Claiborne's Southern Cooking

By Craig Claiborne

Published 1987

About

Ingredients

3½ cups water
¾ cup regular grits (do not use quick-cooking grits)
Salt to t

Americas
United States
Dinner
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Bring the water to the boil and gradually add the grits, stirring. Add salt. Cook uncovered, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Cover closely and continue cooking over low heat for 25 minutes, or until done.
Meanwhile, shell and devein the shrimp and put in a bowl. Set aside.
When the grits are cooked, remove from heat. Stir in 6 drops Tabasco sauce, t