Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern dish bursting with flavor and is perfect for a simple weeknight meal. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 5 oz coconut milk
• 1/3 cup grits
• 1 slice bacon - no nitrate, uncured is best
• 1 green onion - thinly sliced
• 1/3 clove garlic - minced
• 1/3 pound shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp lemon juice - freshly squeezed
• salt and pepper - to taste
• 2 tsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Bring water and coconut milk to a boil. Add grits and cook over medium heat. Stir consistently. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. In a separate pan add bacon. Cook until just crispy on both sides. Remove bacon and add garlic and green onions to bacon grease. Cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink (about 3 min).
3. Chop bacon slices and add to the pan. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir well.
4. Spoon grits into a serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)