1poundmedium peeled shrimp or Louisianan crawfish tails
1teaspoonminced garlic
1/2poundsmushroomsoptional
1tablespoonlemon juice
Salt and pepperto taste
1/2cupchopped green onion
Instructions
Cook grits in water and milk according to package instructions. When grits are ready, stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and cayenne and stir until cheese is melted.
Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add Canadian bacon and sauté until it begins to brown. Next, add shrimp, garlic and mushrooms if using. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are fully pink and almost done, 3-5 minutes. Add lemon juice.
Remove from heat and stir in grits mixture. Season to taste. Add green onions..
Preheat the oven to 350°F ;Coat 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer grits and shrimp mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and bake 30 minutes, covered, or until heated through.