Shrimp And Grits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
4 slices bacon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Cook bacon, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a separate pan, bring water, bouillon, butter and grits to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, cover and set aside.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease (or butter, if you prefer not to cook with bacon grease) to a skillet over medium high heat.
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the bacon, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic and scallions are softened and the shrimp are done.
Serve the grits in bowl and top with the shrimp. Enjoy!