Shrimp & Grits - Zeal and Zest

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 medium jalapeño
• 1 cup stone ground grits
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup shredded, cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper