Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
• 1 pound of large peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley