Creole Shrimp & Grits - Backyard Farms

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 cup white stone-ground grits
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¾ cup half and half
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, deveined, shells and tails removed
• 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 oz. andouille sausage, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 pint cocktail tomatoes, quartered
• 2-3 ears of corn, grilled and sliced from cob
• 1 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped