Shrimp and Grits | Mains | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (26- to 30-count) head-on shrimp
• 6 cups water
• 1½ teaspoons OldBay seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced
• ½ cup diced shallots
• 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Juice from 1 large lemon Juice from 1 large lime
• 1 recipe Basic Grits (recipe follows)
• Chopped parsley, for garnish
• Texas Pete or Crystal hot sauce, for garnish
• 9 cups water
• 1½ cups stone-ground grits
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper