Description
Enjoy a taste of the South with this comforting Cajun Shrimp and Grits recipe. Creamy, cheesy grits are topped with perfectly seasoned, spicy sautéed shrimp for a meal that’s both easy and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in grits.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and butter until melted and smooth.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Spoon grits into bowls.
- Top with sautéed shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra creamy grits, use half milk and half heavy cream.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Feel free to add chopped bell peppers or onions to the shrimp when sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg