Description
Indulge in this Flavor-Packed Cajun Shrimp and Grits recipe, featuring succulent shrimp seasoned with zesty spices, served over creamy grits—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and gradually whisk in grits.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, stir in butter and heavy cream until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- While grits are cooking, season shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer; cook for approximately two minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle lemon juice over cooked shrimp before serving.
- Spoon creamy grits onto plates.
- Top with sautéed shrimp and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg