Smoky Shrimp And Grits -- Real Simple!

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup grits
• 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
• 4 slices bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup wine
• 2 -3 plum tomatoes (or substitute tomatoes of your choice)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 scallions (sliced)

Recipe

• 1 cook the grits according to the package directions. stir in the cheddar.
• 2 meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. transfer to a paper towel–­lined plate.
• 3 add the minced garlic and saute for about 45 seconds; add wine, shrimp, and tomatoes to the skillet and cook in the bacon fat, tossing occasionally, until the shrimp is opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 add a generous grind of black pepper; stir in the scallions and the bacon, and immediately serve over the grits.