Shrimp and Grits
Author: Valerie@Snap-Peas
Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
  • 1 12oz can nonfat evaporated milk
  • 1½ Cups water
  • ¾ Cup regular grits
  • ½ Cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 8 oz. box sliced mushrooms
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, and cut in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. bring the milk and water to the boiling point.
  2. whisk in the grits.
  3. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. While the grits are cooking, saute mushrooms, garlic, and asparagus in olive oil until stems are crisp/tender, about 8 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper
  8. Remove from pan and set aside.
  9. Cook bacon over medium heat until beginning to crisp, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes.
  10. Drain bacon grease.
  11. Return mushrooms and asparagus to pan, toss to heat.
  12. Spoon grits into serving bowl or plate, top with vegetable and shrimp mixture.
Recipe by snap-peas at https://www.snap-peas.com/2013/03/11/shrimp-and-grits/