Low Country Shrimp & Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. stone ground grits
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 tsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 large garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Bring water to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits and cook 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and cheese. Fry bacon until browned; drain well. In bacon grease, add shrimp and cook until pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parsley and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes. Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture.