Pan-Seared Florida Grouper with Smoked Gouda Grits and Tomato Bacon Gravy

Ingredients (15)

• 4 (5- to 7-ounce) portions Florida grouper fillets
• 2 large Florida tomatoes, diced small
• 1 cup thick-cut bacon, chopped small
• 1 cup grits, coarse ground
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped fine
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 4 scallions, sliced thin for garnish
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste