W.& S. Shrimp & Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 ounces bacon, slices cut into 1/2-inch diced pieces, fired until crispy, fat reserved
1/3 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup green onion, white and light green portions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
4 cups grits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Prepare grits according to directions.
When done add cheddar cheese and allow to melt.
Pat shrimp dry and put in shallow bowl.
Season with salt and pepper and toss with flour to coat evenly.
In fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp of bacon fat.
Working in batches, brown shrimp until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to plate.
Return pan to medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs of bacon fat.
Add mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
Add shrimp and accumulated juices, bacon, green onions, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice and Tabasco.
Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque, 2-3 minutes.
Divide prepared grits into 6 bowls, top with shrimp mixture.
Serve at once and ENJOY.