Shrimp and Grits

There are many tasty ways to make shrimp and grits.  This recipe takes about 20 minutes to make and serves 4 people.  Grits first: *3-cups water, 3/4-cup quick grits *1-teaspoon salt *1/4-teaspoon black pepper *1/4-cup grated parmesan cheese *1-tablespoon butter.  Cook grits according to directions.  When done stir in salt, pepper, butter, and cheese.  Cover and keep warm.  Now the shrimp: *2-pounds peeled and deveined shrimp with tails  *2-tablespoons butter *2-large garlic cloves-minced  *juice from half a lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving *2-tablespoons fresh chopped parsley *2-tablespoons water.   Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.  Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp and garlic, cook and toss till shrimp are pink.  Remove skillet from heat.  Add the water, lemon juice, and parsley.  Toss to coat well.  Divide the grits and shrimp evenly among 4 shallow bowls.  You can season the shrimp when you are cooking them with Cajon seasoning or Blackened seasoning if you want a little kick to your shrimp and grits.  Serve with lemon wedges.  De Hart Plumbing, serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas and Wamego Kansas.