Chef John's Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients (17)

• + 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces add to pantry
• + ¼ cup water add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream add to pantry
• ✓ 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• + 1 dash Worcestershire sauce add to pantry
• ✓ 2 tablespoons butter
• + 1 teaspoon salt add to pantry
• + 1 cup white grits add to pantry
• + ½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese add to pantry
• + 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined add to pantry
• + ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning add to pantry
• + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper add to pantry
• + 1 pinch cayenne pepper add to pantry
• + 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons minced green onion add to pantry
• ✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
• + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley add to pantry