Description
Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a vibrant dish that perfectly marries spicy, succulent shrimp with creamy, buttery grits. This Southern classic is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends. With a delightful blend of Cajun spices and fresh ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup stone-ground corn grits
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually stir in grits and reduce heat; cook until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in butter, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning into the grits until combined.
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun spice; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in chopped green onions and lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve creamy grits topped with Cajun shrimp and garnish with extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg