Shrimp & Grits

• 1 pound large shrimp (de-veined, butterflied, tail left on)
• 3/4 cup instant grits
• 3 1/2 cups heavy cream (or milk)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Hoisin (or teriyaki) sauce
• Garlic powder (optional)
• 1 lemon
• Turkey sausage
• Green scallion, sliced thin
• Old Bay

1. Season shrimp with Old Bay, hoisin sauce and lemon juice
2. In a hot sauté pan, add shrimp (butterfly cut allows you to stand the shrimp straight up in the pan) and cook for 1 to 1/2 minutes
3. Remove shrimp from heat and place them to the side
4. In a separate pan, add sliced turkey sausage and sear each side until brown. Place to the side
5. Mix butter, cream, salt and pepper in a pot and bring to a boil
6. Whisk in grits and then whisk in 1/2 of cheese
7. Let cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy
8. Divide grits into 3 to 4 bowls, add 4 shrimp to each bowl, and add sausage, scallion and cheese in the middle
9. Sit back, count your blessings, play "Live And Learn (It Will)" and eat shrimp & grits with the homies

2 Chainz

Tauheed Epps better known by his stage name 2 Chainz (born September 12, 1977) is an American rapper who born and raised in College Park, Georgia. He is known for his witty lyrics and unique delivery.

He originally went by the stage name Tity Boi but decided to change his name to signify his growth as an artist.

2 Chainz was originally a member of the duo Playaz Circle (under the name Tity Boi) and an artist under Ludacris' DTP label. Since leaving DTP in 2010, he has signed to Def Jam Records and frequently collaborates with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, even though he is not officially a member.