Shrimp and Creamy Parmesan Grits

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 regular sized shrimp, peeled and deveined and chilled
• 1 to 2 strips of bacon
• about 1 tsp [pan searing flour|http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=359393&storeId=10052&langId=-1] (reg. flour will also work)
• 1 heaping tbsp shallot, chopped
• 1 heaping tbsp green onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• chili powder to taste
• granulated garlic (or garlic powder) to taste
• onion powder to taste
• lemon pepper seasoning to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste
• Old Bay seasoning to taste
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 3 to 4 heaping tbsp quick grits (the 5 minute kind)
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano
• Dash of: granulated garlic (or garlic powder), cayenne pepper, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon-pepper seasoning