Shrimp and Grits

Recipes similar to this are popular along the Southeast coast of America.

Serves 2-3

3 Cups Cooked grits
6 strips Bacon
1/3 cup Onion, diced
1/3 cup Green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup Celery
1 pound Shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup Chicken broth
Dash Hot pepper sauce

Prepare the grits according to the package direction. Set aside. In a heavy skillet, brown the bacon. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Dice and reserve. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery to the bacon grease. Cook until just soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until just pink. Return the bacon and onion mixture to the pan. Add the broth and hot sauce and reduce slightly. Spoon the shrimp mixture over warm grits. Serve warm.

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