spicy shrimp and cheese grits with tomato

chicken broth, vegetable broth or water

Corn Grits

shredded Pepper jack cheese

half and half

garlic powder

salt, divided

extra virgin olive oil, divided

peeled and deveined raw shrimp, tails removed if desired (41-50 ct)

chopped garlic

diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted

tomato paste

hot sauce, such as Goya or Franks, or to taste

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional