Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits


Ingredients

• 6 Slices of bacon, chopped
• 2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deviened
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3/4 Cup low sodium chicken stock
• 1/2 Cup heavy cream
• quick cooking grits
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 Ounces Velveeta cheese

Directions

1. Coarsely chop bacon and cook in skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside to drain. Season shrimp with Old Bay to your liking; add oil to pan and cook shrimp over medium heat until cooked through, about 4 min. Remove from pan to keep from over cooking. Add shallot to pan and cook until tender. Add flour; stir for 30 seconds to cook our raw flavor. Add chicken stock; let simmer until thickened. Add shrimp into pan; include any juices on plate. Add cream and let cook 1 more min. Serve over cheese grits with bacon on top.
2. Grits: Cook grits according to package instructions; during the last min add butter and cheese. Let sit with heat off for 3-4 min to allow to thicken. Serve in bowl with shrimp topping.

*Being from the South, shrimp and grits are one of my favorite meals! I have made many different SNG recipes; however, I've made this one my own. You can add mushroom or use chorizo (spicy sausage) instead of bacon if you'd like, but I like mine plain.