Cajun Shrimp and Grits
A comforting Southern dish featuring creamy grits topped with spicy Cajun shrimp, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Grits: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir the grits continuously for a few minutes to prevent clumping. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Let the grits simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Prepare the Shrimp: While the grits cook, in a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Sauté the shrimp in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of melted butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Finish the Grits: Once the grits are done, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Plate It Up: Spoon the creamy grits into bowls, top with sautéed shrimp, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding andouille sausage or using sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Don’t forget to stir the grits continuously to avoid lumps!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun, Shrimp, Comfort Food, Southern Cuisine, Grits
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