Shrimp and Grits (or Polenta)		 | Cook Smarts

Shrimp and Grits (or Polenta) | Cook Smarts

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This classic Southern dish gets an update with some fire-roasted tomatoes. Use grits (made from hominy) or polenta. Our vegetarians will be enjoying this as a c

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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

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