Step 1

Bring the water, milk, 1/2 cup butter and salt to just a boil.

Step 2

Add the grits and stir.

Step 3

Cook over low heat 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Add the cheese and stir, cook an additional 10 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile in a large saucepan cook bacon until brown, remove bacon leaving grease in pan.

Step 6

Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until pink.

Step 7

Chop bacon and return to pan along with 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne and garlic.

Step 8

Cook 2-3 minutes. Spoon grits into bowl and top with shrimp mixture.

Step 9

Serve immediately.