Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe - Blue Plate Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• Cheese Grits
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup stone-ground yellow or white grits (not instant)
• ½ cup Blue Plate® Mayonnaise
• 4 ounces shredded cheese, about 1 ½ cups, mixed or one type, such as ¾ cup Gruyere and ¾ cup sharp cheddar
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Shrimp
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided use
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
• ¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning
• ½ cup finely diced andouille or other smoked sausage
• ½ cup finely diced sweet onion
• ¼ cup finely diced celery
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes (15-ounce can), with juice