Description

This is an amazing seafood dish. It's spicy and creamy and it's just waiting for you to make it!

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/2 c. tasso ham, minced (Canadian ham or bacon can be used as well)
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 36 medium shrimp, peeled (1 1/4 lb.)
• 1 t. Cajun seasoning
• 2 1/4 c. water, divided
• 1 T. unsalted butter
• 1 c. fat-free milk
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1 c. uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 c. sliced green onions

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tasso ham; saute 2 minutes or until edges are golden. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add shrimp; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; cook 3 minutes, turning once. Add 1/4 cup water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Remove from heat; add butter, stirring to melt. Cover; keep warm.
2. Bring milk, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Slowly add grits; cook until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk.
3. Remove grits from heat; add cheese, stirring with a whisk until cheese melts.