Add asparagus, chopped thyme, lemon peel, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mushrooms. Mix in crème fraîche and cheese. DO AHEAD Filling can be made 1 day ahead.

Add 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 4 whole black peppercorns, 2 whole allspice berries, and 1 bay leaf to poaching liquid. Bring to a boil and reduce by half, 6-8 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and serve. Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 315 cal, 10 g fat (3.5 g sat), 50 g carbs, 576 mg sodium, 11 g fiber, 8 g protein ...

Whisk in the grits, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Simmer the grits, whisking frequently, until they are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan.