Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

Name: Shrimp & Cheddar Grits
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quick grits, (not instant) (see Shopping Tip); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided; 3/4 cup extra-sharp or sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound; see Shopping Tip); 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Shrimp & Cheddar Grits was pinched from <a href="http://www.lifescript.com/food/healthy_recipes/recipe_collections/ingredient_focus/10_stellar_shrimp_recipes/4.aspx" target="_blank">www.lifescript.com.</a>

"The South's version of creamy polenta, grits are easy to make on a weeknight—especially when topped with quickly broiled shrimp and scallions. Use the sharpest Cheddar you can find for these cheesy grits. Serve with: Sautéed greens and a tall glass of iced tea...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth

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1 1/2 cups water

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3/4 cup quick grits, (not instant) (see Shopping Tip)

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided

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3/4 cup extra-sharp or sharp Cheddar cheese

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1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound; see Shopping Tip)

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1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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