Smuttered Shrimp and Grits - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 c grits
• 2-3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2-3 strips smoked bacon
• 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. self-rising flour
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1/4 green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Sprinkle salt and black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder