Description
Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a delightful fusion of bold flavors and creamy textures that will transport you straight to New Orleans. This dish features perfectly seasoned shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over luscious stone-ground grits. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a comforting weekend brunch. With vibrant colors and an explosion of flavor in every bite, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun spice blend
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in grits while stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of butter into the grits, cooking until smooth—about 5 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds before adding shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices.
- Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque; remove from heat.
- Stir in green onions and serve the shrimp mixture over creamy grits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg