Southern/Soul Food · medium

Shrimp and Grits

Name: Shrimp and Grits
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern/Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled); 6 oz Andouille Sausage; 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits; 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 3 cups Chicken Broth; 2 tbsp Butter; 3 cloves Garlic Cloves; 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning; 3 stalks Scallions (optional)

Creamy stone-ground grits topped with sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, and a rich Southern gravy.

35 min
Total: 4
Serves: $20.00
Est. cost: 480
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Gluten-free

Parent noteThe creamy cheesy grits are a hit. Serve shrimp on the side if kids prefer and skip the Cajun spice.

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Ingredients

Large Shrimp (peeled)1 lb
Andouille Sausage6 oz
Stone-Ground Grits1 cup
Sharp Cheddar Cheese1/2 cup
Chicken Broth3 cups
Butter2 tbsp
Garlic Cloves3 cloves
Cajun Seasoning1 tsp
Scallions (optional)3 stalks

Method

01
Cook grits in chicken broth with butter until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese.
02
While grits cook, sauté sliced andouille sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
03
In the same pan, cook shrimp with garlic and Cajun seasoning until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
04
Add sausage back to the pan with a splash of chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up browned bits.
05
Spoon creamy grits into bowls. Top with shrimp, sausage, and pan sauce. Garnish with scallions.

480
Calories: 32g
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 24g
Fat