Chef John's Shrimp and Grits
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- ✓ ¼ cup water
- ✓ 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ✓ 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ✓ 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- ✓ 4 cups water
- ✓ 2 tablespoons butter
- ✓ 1 teaspoon salt
- ✓ 1 cup white grits
- ✓ ½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
- ✓ 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ✓ ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ✓ ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ✓ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ✓ 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ✓ 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
- ✓ 2 tablespoons minced green onion
- ✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ✓ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley