3/4 cup uncooked grits
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup sliced green onions
4 slices bacon
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
pinch of salt or creole seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes or cracked black pepper
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
sliced green onions