Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBristol Bar & Grille DowntownShrimp And Grits (gf) Recipe

Shrimp And Grits (gf) Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Large shrimp, red eye gravy, KY Proud Weisenberger cheese grits, green onions.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Red Eye Gravy

Cheese Grits

Garnish

Method

Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the large shrimp to the skillet. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Red Eye Gravy

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.

  2. 4

    Make the Gravy

    Add brewed coffee and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the bacon drippings. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Cheese Grits

  1. 5

    Cook the Grits

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the Weisenberger grits and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese and Butter

    Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and butter until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    In serving bowls, add a generous scoop of cheese grits. Top with the cooked shrimp and pour the red eye gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions.

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