Ingredients

  • 1 recipe basic boiled grits
  • black pepper
  • 1 lb. fresh shrimp
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
  • 2 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 c. sliced green onions
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced fine
  • 4 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Prepare grits recipe, using full amount of cheese.
  • Season to taste with black pepper; keep warm.
  • Peel shrimp.
  • Dice bacon and saute in skillet lightly.
  • Add enough peanut oil to bacon fat to make layer 1/8-inch deep.
  • When hot, add shrimp in even layer, turning as they color.
  • Add mushrooms, garlic and green onions. Stir and cook for several minutes.
  • Season with lemon juice, Tabasco, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Divide grits on 4 plates. Spoon shrimp over top and serve immediately.