Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup stone-ground white grits
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 thick slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 3 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Juice of 1 lemon, about 1-2 tablespoons