Florida Mushroom, Shrimp and Grits with Bacon

Ingredients (16)

• 1 pound medium Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Florida mushrooms, sliced
• ⅓ cup Florida green pepper, chopped fine
• 3-4 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, finely minced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 celery sticks, chopped fine
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 4 servings of grits (your favorite)