Bbq Shrimp And Cheese Grits - Yum! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup half & half light cream
3 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine (more cloves if you love garlic)
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (I used more)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

Preparation

Bring water, half and half, 1 teaspoon butter, salt, pepper to a low boil. Add grits, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until grits are thickened.
Combine ketchup, honey, lemon juice, and hot pepper. Set aside.
Meanwhile, saute onion in the rest of the butter until transulent. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
Add shrimp and saute till pink. Be careful not to overcook or they'll be tough.
When grits are thickend, add cheese to them. Taste and add salt, pepper if needed. If grits become to thick add a little water or milk.
Add ketchup mixture to the shrimp and just heat through.
Serve shrimp over grits.