Creole Shrimp and Grits

Creole Shrimp and Grits   

 Ingredients

 6 slices bacon, diced

 6 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and cleaned

 1/2 cup sliced green onions

 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes

 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

 dash garlic powder

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 sea salt, to taste

 dash or two of Tabasco      

 Directions  

 1. In a skillet, cook bacon until cooked but not over done; add mushrooms. 

Sauté mushrooms until just tender, adding butter if needed; 

add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute

 2. Add green onions and parsley; continue cooking for about 1 minute.

 3. Add tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and a dash of garlic powder.

 4. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until 

shrimp is cooked through and liquid has reduced.

 5. Taste and season with pepper, salt, 

Tabasco and cayenne.

 Serve over creamy grits or cheese grits.