Shrimp and Grits | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced