Easy Shrimp and Grits - milk

Method

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups milk, water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to simmering on medium-high.
• Whisk in grits.
• Cover; reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender, stirring often.
• Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium-high 5 to 7 minutes or until brown and crisp, stirring occasionally.
• With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate.
• Discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat in pan.
• To same skillet, add green onions, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
• Cook 2 minutes, stirring.
• Add red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in shrimp and remaining 1/3 cup milk; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque, scraping up browned bits.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in bacon and hot sauce.
• To serve, spoon grits into shallow bowls; top with shrimp.
• Garnish with additional green onions and hot sauce, if desired.