Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Southern comfort food with spicy Cajun shrimp served over creamy cheese grits. A hearty, satisfying meal.
Prep: 15min
Cook: 20min
Serves: 4
medium
525 cal
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Large shrimppeeled and deveined
- 1 cup Stone-ground grits
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheesegrated
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 oz Andouille sausagesliced
- 1 Bell pepperdiced
- 2 stalks Celerydiced
- 3 Green onionssliced
- 3 cloves Garlicminced
Instructions
- 1
Cook grits according to package directions. Stir in cheese, 1 tbsp butter, and cream.
- 2
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- 3
Cook sausage in large skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add remaining butter to skillet. Sauté bell pepper and celery 3 minutes.
- 5
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Return sausage to pan and toss everything together.
- 7
Serve shrimp mixture over cheese grits. Garnish with green onions.