Garlic Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 4 servings garnishes: chives fresh black freshly ground cooked peeled chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp
• 1 pound shrimp fresh cooked unpeeled
• 3 cups water 
• 1 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
2. Bring 3 cups water, cream, butter, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in grits. Cook, whisking constantly, 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 pound shrimp, cheese, and garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
3. Garnish, if desired.