Gambas con Gachas de Maíz

Ingredientes

• 6 cups water
• 1 ½ cups old fashioned grits
• 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter ((1/4 cup))
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
• 6 slices bacon (chopped into small pieces)
• 16 ounces large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on)
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil water in a 3 quart pot over high heat then stir in the grits. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the grits begin to thicken, then remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Stir in parmesan cheese, butter, ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.

3. 3

   While the grits are cooking, fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy then remove the bacon from the pan and set aside for later. Do not clean out the grease.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp, remaining salt and pepper and paprika to the pan then cook for about 3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink throughout and just beginning to curl.

5. 5

   Pour in the lemon juice and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bacon.

6. 6

   Spoon some grits into a serving bowl and top with some shrimp. Garnish freshly chopped parsley if desired.