Holy Shrimp Recipe Southern Style Shrimp and Grits Done

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
• 1 cup (175g) Stone-ground Grits (not instant)
• 4 tablespoons (56g) Unsalted Butter
• ½ cup (50g) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup (50g) Shredded Gruyere cheese
• ¼ cup (60ml) Heavy Cream (optional, for extra richness)
• Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
• 1.5 pounds (680g) Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Olive Oil
• 4 slices Bacon, diced
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (or more, to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 cup (240ml) Chicken Broth
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30g) Unsalted Butter
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Lemon Juice
• Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish