Rise & Shine: Shrimp & Grits

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 cup frozen chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
• 5 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside.

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp mixture, broth, and 1/4 cup green onions; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently.

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and salt. Serve shrimp mixture over grits; sprinkle with cheese and remaining green onions.