Bleu Cheese Grits with Shrimp

Grits
2 ounces bleu cheese
2 cups water
1 cup instant grits

Shrimp
1 tablespoon julienne onions
1 tablespoon julienne tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon capers
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Grits: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add grits and stir constantly for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Place 1/2 cup grits into a mold. Place 1 ounce of cheese in the center. Add another 1/2 cup of grits to the mold and set aside.

Sauce: Sauté onions, capers and tomatoes. Add chicken stock and reduce by half. Add shrimp and butter, and cook for 3 minutes.

To finish the dish, sauté cheese grits in 1/4 cup oil until golden brown on both sides. Place shrimp on top of grits and pour sauce over grits in a shallow bowl. Serve immediately.

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