Shrimp and Grits (or Polenta) | Cook Smarts

Ingredients

• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined ((Don't eat seafood? Chop up chicken breasts))
• 8 slices Bacon, diced
• 3 stalks Green onions, chopped - white and green parts separated
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 can Fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14 oz), drained ((Sub normal diced tomatoes) )
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Grits or polenta ((Find a less coarse grind for quicker cooking. Sub ½ lb. of orzo if you prefer pasta.) )
• 3 Tbsp Butter
• 2 Tbsp Cooking oil
• 1/2 Lemon, juice of
• to taste Hot sauce (opt)
• 6 oz Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Cooking oil