Chef John's Shrimp and Grits

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Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white grits
• ½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley