Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsRange Cafe DowntownShrimp & Grits Recipe

Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

tomato bacon gravy, cheesy grits, green onions

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grits

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the grits and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese and butter until melted and creamy.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

  3. 3

    Make the Tomato Bacon Gravy

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer. Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Spoon the cheesy grits onto plates, top with the shrimp and tomato bacon gravy, and garnish with chopped green onions.

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