Shrimp and Grits in 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (160g) stone-ground white grits
• 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (115g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 slices (60g) thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 medium (110g) yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium (110g) red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp (1g) cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp (30g) fresh parsley, chopped
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste