Individual Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

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Individual Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

Serves 4

Ingredients

1. 1 cup uncooked grits (I used white grits)
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
4. 3 cups vegetable broth
5. 1 cup water
6. 2 tablespoons butter
7. 3 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
8. 3 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
9. 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus extra as garnish
10. 1 (12-ounce) package SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
11. 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease)
12. 2 cups diced cherry or grape tomatoes
13. 2 garlic cloves, minced
14. 1/4 cup dry white wine
15. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
16. 1-1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
17. Nonstick cooking spray
18. Parchment paper

Instructions

1. Add a layer of parchment paper to a baking sheet and lightly spray it with the nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Cook the grits according to the package directions. For the grits I used, I combined the grits, broth, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and butter to a pan over medium-high heat.
3. I brought the mixture to a boil, then reduced the heat to low, added a lid, and cooked, stirring often, for about 25 minutes.
4. When finished cooking, transfer the mixture to the baking sheet. Spread it out evenly in the shape of a rectangle, about 11-inches long, by 7-inches wide and 1/2-inch thick.
5. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Remove and use a sharp knife to cut the grits into squares. Place on the baking sheet.
6. Preheat the oven to about 225 degrees F. Add the grits to the oven to warm them through as you prepare the shrimp and sauce.
7. Add the shrimp to a large skillet in a single layer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring a few times, until done, about 8 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
8. In a clean skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the remaining salt and pepper.
9. Add the wine to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for a few minutes. Add the lemon juice and hot sauce and stir to combine.
10. Arrange the grits squares on individual plates. Spoon a bit of the tomato mixture over the top and arrange 3-4 shrimp over each. Garnish with the bacon crumbles and serve immediately.

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