Ingredients:
5 cups water
1-1/2 pounds unpeeled medium fresh shrimp
3-1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked regular grits
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Garnish: Chopped fresh parsley
Procedure:
1. Bring 5 cups water to boil in a stockpot.
2. Add the shrimp.
3. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
4. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
5. Peel and devein the shrimp.
6. Bring 3–1/4 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
7. Stir in the grits.
8. Cover and reduce the heat.
9. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat.
11. Combine the eggs and milk in a large bowl and beat well.
12. Add the grits gradually, stirring constantly.
13. Stir in the shrimp, garlic and 1 cup of the cheese.
14. Spoon into a lightly greased 7x11-inch baking dish.
15. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
16. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
17. Let stand for 5 minutes.
18. Garnish with parsley.
Serves six people.
