Southern Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Ingredients (16)

• 3 cups chicken stock
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• 1 cup corn grits
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 slices slab bacon
• 1 lb shelled and deveined large shrimp
• Black pepper
• 2 - 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley
• 4 scallions
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 or 3 good shakes of hot sauce
• 4 tsp fresh lemon juice