Southern Delight: The Best Shrimp and Grits Recipe You'll Love

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) stone-ground grits
• 4 cups (960ml) water or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon (2g) salt
• ½ teaspoon (2g) black pepper
• 1 pound (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon (2g) cayenne pepper
• 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley for garnish