Bleu Cheese Grits with Shrimp

Ingredients

Grits

• 2 ounces bleu cheese
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup instant grits

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon julienne onions
• 1 tablespoon julienne tomatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon capers
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

Grits

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add grits and stir constantly for 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. Place 1/2 cup grits into a mold. Place 1 ounce of cheese in the center.
3. Add another 1/2 cup of grits to the mold and set aside.

Sauce

1. Sauté onions, capers and tomatoes. Add chicken stock and reduce by half.
2. Add shrimp and butter, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. To finish the dish, sauté cheese grits in 1/4 cup oil until golden brown on both sides.
4. Place shrimp on top of grits and pour sauce over grits in a shallow bowl.
5. Serve immediately.