Description
Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a delightful Southern classic that combines succulent shrimp seasoned with bold Cajun spices, served over rich, creamy stone-ground grits. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right in your kitchen. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, each bite is a tasty adventure that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grits: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Add Creamy Goodness: Stir in heavy cream and 2 tbsp butter into the grits until creamy.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In another skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Add shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning; cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
- Finish with Zest: Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Serve: Spoon grits into bowls, top with shrimp, and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg