Shrimp and Grits with Pandemic Peach Sriracha – Merfs Condiments

Ingredients

• ¾ cup grits
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes with a little of their juice (chopped canned tomatoes are preferable to less-than-perfect fresh tomatoes)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 pound medium to large raw shrimp, shelled (reserve shells for stock)
• ½ to 1 cup shrimp stock (see note)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes Pandemic Peach Sriracha
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley