Hominy Grill's Shrimp and Grits

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp (31/40 count)
• 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 5  bacon slices, chopped
• 1  (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 1/2  cup  thinly sliced green onions
• 2  teaspoons  hot sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits

Preparation

1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Toss shrimp with flour until lightly coated, shaking to remove excess.

2. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.

3. Sauté mushrooms in hot drippings 4 minutes or just until mushrooms begin to release their liquid. Add shrimp, and sauté 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute (do not brown garlic). Add lemon juice and next 3 ingredients; serve immediately over Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits. Sprinkle with bacon.