Grits With Tomatoes And Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1 cup grits
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped, juices reserved
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 16 large shrimp, shells removed
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus a bit more shaved for garnish
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh herbs, such as parsley, oregano, and thyme coarsely chopped