Garlic Shrimp and Grits

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Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Rating: Easy

Ingredients

1 pound medium-size fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups water
1 cup whipping cream
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
fresh chives, to garnish
Instructions

In a large saucepan, add water, cream, butter and salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in grits. Cook, whisking constantly, 7-8 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
Stir in shrimp, cheese and garlic. Cook until shrimp turn pink.
Garnish with fresh chives.