Barbecued Shrimp & Grits

• 2 pounds shrimp medium raw
• 2 cups quick grits
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup scallions chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
• 8 strips thick cut bacon
• barbecue sauce to taste
• salt to taste

1. Fry bacon to a crisp, crumble and set aside. Peel and devein shrimp. Grill shrimps on a skewer for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink. and fry, over medium heat, each side until pink (about 5-8 minutes total). Sautee garlic in 1 tbsp butter.
2. Bring water to boil, add grits. Stir and cover for 5 minutes then turn heat to low. Stir in cheese, remaining butter, garlic and salt. Toss shrimp in barbecue sauce. Layer grits, shrimp, bacon and scallions in a bowl and serve piping hot. Top with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

shrimp, quick grits, water, butter, cheddar cheese, scallions, garlic, bacon, barbecue sauce, salt

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Barbecued-Shrimp-_-Grits-1647739 (may not work)