Bobby Flay'S Shrimp 'N Grits

• 4 c. water
• Salt and pepper
• 1 c. stone ground grits (not instant)
• 3 T. butter
• 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 lb. peeled deveined shrimp (I use 2 lbs.)
• 6 slices bacon, cut up
• 4 t. lemon juice
• 2 T. chopped parsley
• 1 c. thinly sliced scallions or green onions
• 1 large clove garlic, minced

1. Bring water to boil. Add salt and pepper. Add grits slowly and cook until water is absorbed, following package directions. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
3. Fry bacon until browned and drain well.
4. In grease, add shrimp. Cook until pink. Add lemon juice, chopped bacon, parlsey, scallions, garlic. Saute 3 minutes.
5. Spoon grits into serving bowl. Add shrimp and mix well. Serve immediately.

water, salt, stone ground grits, butter, cheddar, shrimp, bacon, lemon juice, parsley, scallions, clove garlic

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/bobby-flays-shrimp-n-grits-52649291 (may not work)