Spicy Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium-size shrimp, shelled and de veined (save shells to make shrimp stock)
• 1/2 cup large-diced carrots
• 1/2 cup large-diced onions
• 1/2 cup large-diced celery
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, rough chopped
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces whole butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1/4 cup small-sliced scallions for garnish
• 1 lemon cut into wedges for garnish
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 2 tablespoons ground smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup organic grits
• 2 tablespoons whole butter