Description
Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a spicy, savory sauce and served over creamy stone-ground grits, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. With its eye-catching colors and rich flavors, this recipe will surely impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus 2 more for sautéing)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the corn grits, reduce heat to low, and stir until thickened (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Add garlic and shrimp seasoned with Cajun spice; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp and mix well.
- Serve grits topped with shrimp mixture and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg