Shrimp and Pimiento Cheese Grits

Name: Shrimp and Pimiento Cheese Grits
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 cup medium-grind grits (not instant); 1 cup pimiento cheese spread; 4 teaspoons sambal oelek, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into ¼-inch strips; 1 pound large shrimp (about 20), peeled, deveined, divided; ⅓ cup parsley leaves with tender stems, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau

October 31, 2016

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Alex Lau

Quaker brand grits work really well in this recipe, and they are distributed very widely. If you can’t find them, use any other white, medium-grind, long-cooking grits. Check out step-by-step photo instructions here.

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