Shrimp and Grits - Master recipes

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 -