Chef Chad's Shrimp & Grits Recipe • Rouses Supermarkets

Ingredients

• For Grits:
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup grits (Old Fashioned, not 5 Minute)
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup white extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• For Shrimp:
• 4 strips of thick cut bacon
• 1 pound large (21/25) shrimp
• Creole seasoning to taste
• Old Bay seasoning to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 shallot, minced (about ¼ cup)
• ½ tablespoon garlic, minced
• ½ shrimp stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)