Name: Shrimp and Grits Eggs Benedict with Spicy Red Eye Gravy #BrunchWeek
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the grits:; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup stone ground corn grits; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup Cabot Sharp White Cheddar; For the gravy:; 6 ounces Andouille sausage (finely chopped); 1 Vidalia onion (chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce; 1 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 2 tablespoons salted butter; For the shrimp:; 1 tablespoon salted butter; 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined tails intact); kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 4 poached eggs; Chopped scallions (for garnish)