Description
Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a delightful fusion of bold Cajun spices and creamy grits, offering a warm embrace for your taste buds. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection, served over velvety grits that create a comforting contrast. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe guarantees smiles and satisfied appetites.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup corn grits
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep by gathering all ingredients. Mince garlic and slice green onions.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in corn grits; cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve creamy grits on plates topped with the shrimp mixture and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg