Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

INGREDIENTS

Grits:

4 cups

chicken broth

3/4 cup

half-and-half

1 tsp

garlic salt

1 cup

stone ground grits

1 cup

shredded white or yellow sharp Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp

butter

Shrimp:

bacon slices

2 tbsp

butter

1/4 cup

green bell pepper or poblano pepper (diced)

bunch green onions (thinly sliced)

1 lb

medium-size shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1/4 cup

all purpose flour

1/2 tsp

Old Bay or Seafood Magic seasoning

1/2 tsp

garlic salt (divided)

1/4 tsp

lemon pepper

garlic cloves (minced)

1 cup

low-sodium chicken broth (plus additional as needed to thin sauce)

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp

hot sauce

1/4 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

3 tbsp

chopped Italian parsley