Cajun Shrimp & Grits!

Cajun Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients:

·2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

·2 cups 2% milk

·1/3 cup butter, cubed

·3/4 teaspoon salt

·1/2 teaspoon pepper

·3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned grits

·1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

·SHRIMP:

·8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped

·1-pound cleaned peeled shrimp

·3 garlic cloves, minced

·1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mamma Cajun seasoning (season to taste)

·*pinch of cayenne pepper to taste * optional

·4 green onions, chopped

·Make sure you clean shrimp before cooking or purchase already peeled shrimp at Wal-Mart Super Store approximately $10.00 per bag already cleaned & peeled large shrimp.

·1 to 2 strips of fried bacon for garnish optional

Directions:

·In a large saucepan, bring the broth, milk, butter, salt and pepper to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally(make sure it doesn’t stick). Stir in cheese until melted. Set aside and keep warm.

·In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 4 teaspoons drippings. Sauté the shrimp, garlic and seasoning in drippings until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits and sprinkle with onions.