Blackened Shrimp and Creamy Grits

Best known for his participation in Bravo’s Top Chef seasons 5 and 8 — and earning the "Fan Favorite" title Chef Fabio Viviani is one of the most influential culinary and hospitality names in the country. His reach has spread nationwide, extending well beyond traditional brick-and-mortar spaces. Viviani's culinary creations can also be found in airports, casinos, hotels, grocery aisles, and even virtual kitchens, totaling more than 50 locations around the country. Viviani is a recurring guest on national television shows, such as Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and numerous Food Network Shows, including Cutthroat Kitchen: All-Star Tournament, which he won. His own online cooking show, "Fabio's Kitchen" now in season 5, draws millions of viewers yearly. Off-screen, Viviani is a regular headliner at global food events and has authored four successful cookbooks: Café Firenze Cookbook, New York Times Best-Seller Fabio's Italian Kitchen, Fabio's American Home Kitchen, and most recently Fabio's 30-Minute Italian.

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